Farming Community Network

Farmer to take on ultimate Ironman triathlon to highlight mental health challenges in farming

Mental Health

Farmer to take on ultimate Ironman triathlon to highlight mental health challenges in farming

Harper Adams University student Tom York will undertake a challenge which involves a 2.4-mile swim, a 112-mile bike ride, and a full marathon of 26.2 miles – all in one day.

clock 29 June 2024 • 3 min read
What it was like to work with Hollywood hardman Vinnie Jones on his farming series

Entertainment

What it was like to work with Hollywood hardman Vinnie Jones on his farming series

Leighton Snelgrove reveals what it was like to work with a 'gentleman and kind-hearted human' being in Vinnie Jones on his farming series

clock 24 March 2024 • 4 min read
Young Farmer Focus - Leighton Snelgrove: "Farming is an arduous task where you have to be a bookkeeper, a vet, a midwife, an agronomist and so much more"

Young Farmer Focus

Young Farmer Focus - Leighton Snelgrove: "Farming is an arduous task where you have to be a bookkeeper, a vet, a midwife, an agronomist and so much more"

Leighton Snelgrove, 24, is a beef and sheep farmer from Nutley in Sussex.

clock 27 December 2023 • 3 min read
Farming matters: Dr Jude McCann - 'We are shifting the conversation to a positive space'

Farm Life

Farming matters: Dr Jude McCann - 'We are shifting the conversation to a positive space'

As a charity supporting people within the farming community and wider agricultural industry, the Farming Community Network (FCN) is in a uniquely privileged position to hear about the pressures farmers are facing both in public and behind closed doors

clock 26 December 2023 • 3 min read
Northumberland Farmer Network starts in January

Farm Life

Northumberland Farmer Network starts in January

The support network will officially open at Hexham Auction Mart on January 12 2024

clock 22 December 2023 • 2 min read
Action star Vinnie Jones commended for highlighting mental health in farming and rural communities

Mental Health

Action star Vinnie Jones commended for highlighting mental health in farming and rural communities

Mr Jones said he had been working with the Farming Community Network to raise the profile of mental health in farmers

clock 12 December 2023 • 2 min read
Letters: 'when agriculture is facing unprecedented challenges, we must be united in doing all we can to support the mental health' and well-being of farmers

Farm Life

Letters: 'when agriculture is facing unprecedented challenges, we must be united in doing all we can to support the mental health' and well-being of farmers

clock 04 September 2023 • 1 min read
Agriculture workers failing to take leave, despite wellness push

Farm Life

Agriculture workers failing to take leave, despite wellness push

New survey reveals that industry is falling behind in holiday breaks

clock 28 August 2023 • 3 min read