mental health

Farmstrong Scotland said the research could help the charity understand the steps farmers are taking to look after their health and well-being

"Getting off the farm when you can, giving your mate a ring, and engaging with the community around you to stop anyone feeling quite so alone in what can be a very isolating job is very important"

"Flooding and bluetongue disease is placing a financial and physical strain on farmers"

This week from Farmers Guardian head of news and business Alex Black

Around 41% of those who completed the survey had cited worrying about the farm as a major barrier to taking an overnight break

Isla Mackenzie's said a career on the racing track shares many similarities to farming in that they are both more of a way of life than a straightforward job

Andy and Lynda Eadon joined Farmers Guardian reporter Chris Brayford to discuss the power of talking to combat mental health

The Scottish charity will have a full-time member of staff focused on suicide prevention work for the first time

The widow of farmer Rocky Poulson, who ended his life four days after a farm inspection, reflects on the similarities between what happened to her husband and the tragic case of headteacher Ruth Perry, who took her own life after Ofsted inspectors said they would downgrade the school from outstanding to the lowest grade - inadequate

The widow of Warwickshire farmer Rocky Poulson who ended his life four days after a farm inspection said only 'slight changes' have been made and a more 'compassionate approach' was needed