Farmers' views sought on current mental health challenges in farming

FCN and the Addington Fund would like to know how they can enhance their support to farmers by understanding the issues which are most pressing to them at the moment

Chris Brayford
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Dr Jude McCann, chief executive at FCN, said: "Against a backdrop of market volatility, political uncertainty and a rapidly changing climate, the support provided by FCN and Addington Fund is arguably needed now more than ever before."
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Dr Jude McCann, chief executive at FCN, said: "Against a backdrop of market volatility, political uncertainty and a rapidly changing climate, the support provided by FCN and Addington Fund is arguably needed now more than ever before."

Farming charities are seeking views from UK farmers regarding the current challenges they face with their mental health. The Farming Community Network (FCN) and the Addington Fund launched a survey...

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