mental health

Study designed to show those without 'boots on the ground' just what the industry is up against

Andy and Lynda Eadon, who lost their son Len to suicide in 2022, won the Outstanding Contribution to British Agriculture award at the 2024 British Farming Awards for their charitable work raising awareness of mental health

Defra Secretary refuses to be moved, telling MPs it is a choice between Inheritance Tax or NHS provision

This week's opinion from throughout the world of agriculture: Charles Goadby, mixed farmer from Nuneaton in Warwickshire

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and Government Ministers have been implored to 'open their eyes' to the realities of Inheritance Tax changes and its impact on the health and well-being of farmers.

Shadow Defra Secretary Victoria Atkins told Parliament that more farmers had recently taken their own lives following Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ Autumn Budget changes to Inheritance Tax

Arable farmer Olly Harrison said the Government needed to consider the human impact of Inheritance Tax (IHT) changes on farmers' health and well-being

Red Tractor said the role would include ensuring assessors and Red Tractor had appropriate training to support farmers

Farmers say poor connectivity threatens to stifle productivity and diversification

Financial Secretary to the Treasury, Lord Livermore, said while he understood the ‘strength of feeling', he did 'not necessarily accept' the survey's conclusions