mental health

Cheshire Young Farmers' Club discussed how rural isolation can have a deep impact on the health and wellbeing of farmers

In today's Farming in Five, chief reporter Rachael Brown takes a look at industry concerns following the Government's decision to refuse the emergency application of the use of neonicotinoid pesticide, Cruiser SB, on sugar beet in England for 2025, farmers are urged to be extra careful as Storm Eowyn hits the UK, and the Efra chair calls for an urgent meeting with Prime Minister to look at 'potential mitigations' to the inheritance tax reform

The Farming Community Network has teamed up with the University of Exeter on research which will listen to women's experiences of health in farming

Lucia Slack, an NHS mental health nurse from Cumbria, said she hopes to address suicide as the 'biggest hidden danger' in farming

People who drink semi-skimmed milk are 12% less likely to have depression according to new research

Despite managing to save a majority of the farmer's livestock, Cheshire Police Rural Crime Team said a small number had died during the incident

Amy works on her family’s tenanted farm at Halsall, Lancashire. Working mainly with her dad, Amy farms 285 hectares (704 acres) of arable crops and 550 beef cross cattle which are all reared through to finishing. You can follow her on Instagram @amygingewilkinson

Countryside group calls move 'latest attack on farming'

"To the farmers who are working tirelessly and spending time alone this Christmas, try to find the courage to reach out – no farmer should be alone at Christmas"

Revd Jeffrey from The Arthur Rank Centre said: "Whatever your beliefs, this season invites us to reflect on the values of generosity, compassion, and community. These values are at the heart of rural life, and they inspire us to continue supporting one another through every challenge