Report reveals mental health is 'steadily decreasing' in young farmers

The Farm Safety Foundation said mental health in young farmers has been getting worse year-on year over the past four years. What are the factors which are impacting the health of young people working in the sector?

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Daniel Boomer, a beef farmer from Lisburn in Northern Ireland, said: "Everything is just boiling and busting, and something will break at some point."
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Daniel Boomer, a beef farmer from Lisburn in Northern Ireland, said: "Everything is just boiling and busting, and something will break at some point."

A report into mental health in farming has revealed that young people's wellbeing is 'steadily decreasing' year-on-year. The Farm Safety Foundation marked its eighth 'Mind Your Head' campaign last week...

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