Mental well-being critical to preserving future milk supply, says farmer review

Gov urged to address causes of stress to prevent more farmers exiting the dairy sector

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A new peer-to-peer review says lack of autonomy over the farming business is leading to farmers exiting dairy
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A new peer-to-peer review says lack of autonomy over the farming business is leading to farmers exiting dairy

Stress, burnout and feelings that you have no control over your business have been named as key factors in farmers quitting the dairy industry, a new study has found. The peer-to-peer review, entitled....

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