Farm Safety Foundation Conference: Talking may be 'difficult for farmers' but mental health and safety are priorities

Farmers and agricultural leaders from across the UK and the Republic of Ireland came together to discuss the importance of keeping safe on farms

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"We have to look after farmers."
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"We have to look after farmers."

Industry leaders across the agricultural and political spectrum have urged the Government to place mental health and farm safety at the top of their agendas in order to tackle the farming industry's concerning...

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