Mental health survey: How do farmers feel post Budget compared to before?

It is important to understand the feelings of the farming community pre and post Budget

Farmers Guardian

14 March 2025 • 1 min read

Farmers Guardian wants to learn how your mental health has been impacted by the recent announcements and proposed changes put forth by the Government.

Please take the survey here

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Opinion: Mind Your Head – Inheriting land and legacy, but breaking the silence

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Poggy Murray Whitham

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