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mental health

Family demands overhaul on farm inspections after tragic death of farmer

Politics

Family demands overhaul on farm inspections after tragic death of farmer

Rocky Poulson ended his life four days after a farm inspection which found 18 sheep had been tagged with incorrect-coloured ear tags

clock 08 February 2024 • 5 min read
Online-support group for farming's 'accidental counsellors'

Mental Health

Online-support group for farming's 'accidental counsellors'

It is targeted support for accountants, land agents, vets, or feed suppliers, who often find themselves providing more than just professional expertise to farmers, but find it difficult to know how to offer them the best help

clock 31 January 2024 • 2 min read
Inspirational farmers on heartbreak, adversity and togetherness ahead of Mind Your Head launch

Mental Health

Inspirational farmers on heartbreak, adversity and togetherness ahead of Mind Your Head launch

Andy and Lynda Eadon said in the midst of adversity, they had made it their mission to 'bring communities together, to get people talking and champion British farming'

clock 29 January 2024 • 2 min read
Study hopes to understand why farmers may 'avoid' medical advice for health problems

Mental Health

Study hopes to understand why farmers may 'avoid' medical advice for health problems

Doctor and researcher Rebecca Orr said increased mechanisation, stress and mental health problems within the industry, coupled with westernised diets, has placed farmers at a greater risk of heart disease and diabetes

clock 22 January 2024 • 2 min read
Farm Health: Government need to 'step up and take ownership' of how agricultural policy impacts mental health

Blogs

Farm Health: Government need to 'step up and take ownership' of how agricultural policy impacts mental health

FG's Chief Reporter, Rachael Brown, reflects on the need for Government to take better ownership of how agricultural policy and inspections directly impact farmers' mental health

clock 18 January 2024 • 3 min read
Young Farmers' Clubs are the 'backbone' of Welsh rural communities

Young Farmers Clubs

Young Farmers' Clubs are the 'backbone' of Welsh rural communities

The report highlighted Young Farmers' Clubs in Wales are important for skills, rural employment, Welsh language and the health and well-being of those living in the rural communities

clock 18 January 2024 • 2 min read
Dairy Talk - Gemma Smale-Rowland: "Sometimes taking a break is the most important thing you can do"

Dairy

Dairy Talk - Gemma Smale-Rowland: "Sometimes taking a break is the most important thing you can do"

As we sit back and reflect on 2023, once again the roller coaster weather that we experienced played a significant, and challenging role, across the farming sector

clock 17 January 2024 • 3 min read
Ag college at centre of 'meat-free-Monday' row forced to publish apology

Farm Life

Ag college at centre of 'meat-free-Monday' row forced to publish apology

Yorkshire-based Bishop Burton College had provoked outrage after saying vegan diet contributed to 'good mental health' and 'sustainability'

clock 16 January 2024 • 2 min read
Farmers advise new entrants to 'dream big, work smart and keep farming'

Farm Life

Farmers advise new entrants to 'dream big, work smart and keep farming'

The Farming Community Network (FCN) gathered farmers advice in the lead up to LAMMA 2024

clock 14 January 2024 • 2 min read
Letters: Mental health in farming - 'I recognise so many of the pressures discussed and we must all pull together despite the numerous challenges'

Podcasts

Letters: Mental health in farming - 'I recognise so many of the pressures discussed and we must all pull together despite the numerous challenges'

This week's letter from an FG reader sharing his thoughts about our latest podcast episode on rural mental health with Adam Henson

clock 11 January 2024 • 1 min read
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