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Anyone who is suffering, or suspects a staff member or colleague is struggling this winter should act early and use the wide range of dedicated agricultural support groups. Experts from…

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Working in agriculture can take its toll on hearing as farmers are exposed to many loud noises which, over time, may damage the inner ear. In fact, farming is an…

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It is no secret that stress and poor mental health are endemic among the people who make their living from the land. As the UK moves away from direct farm…

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The parents of a 22-year-old farmer who took his own life are urging youngsters facing a similar situation to seek help and support. Leonard Eadon, from Napton, in Warwickshire, died…

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Farmers Weekly's popular health and wellbeing competition, Britain's Fittest Farmer, is attracting entries from across the country.  There's still plenty of time for you to enter the contest if you're…

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Achieving a better work-life balance is top of the list for Britain's farmers – many of whom are working long hours with little time off. The average farmer works 65…

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One in three Scottish farmers and crofters are experiencing low wellbeing, despite years of growing awareness around mental health in agriculture. Independent research commissioned by health and wellbeing charity Farmstrong…

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A Dorset arable farmer is investing in an indoor padel club as part of plans to strengthen the family farm while rebuilding rural community connections. Ben Chick, 28, has secured…

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A Wiltshire dairy farmworker who lost nearly 60kg in weight says transforming his health has helped him “fall back in love with farming again”. Dan Chivers, from Lyneham, lost 58.06kg…

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Domestic abuse is not an urban problem that occasionally reaches the countryside. It happens behind farmhouse doors too, where aspects of rural and farming life can make it extraordinarily difficult…

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Farm safety messaging has long focused on the obvious dangers of agriculture – moving machinery, handling livestock and working at height. Those risks remain very real, but for many farmers,…

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Rural poverty in Britain is a structural and often overlooked issue that risks widening inequality and weakening local economies if left unaddressed. That is according to a report that highlights…

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Farmers speaking openly about depression, grief and isolation are at the heart of a new Australian campaign that could offer lessons for UK agriculture. The five-part video series, developed by…

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Women farmers in Wales are being encouraged to help shape a new wellbeing project exploring how creative activities can strengthen social connections across the farming community. Researchers are keen to…

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The benefit of hindsight is a wonderful thing, and everyone makes mistakes. We can all learn from each other, too. With this in mind, Farmers Weekly and rural charity The…

The winners of Britain’s Fittest Farmer have been crowned after battling it out at the finals in Essex. The competition was fierce, the camaraderie strong, and our four winners get…

Competitors from across the country converged on Adam Henson’s Cotswold Farm Park for the qualifying rounds of Britain’s Fittest Farmer.  The Gloucestershire venue saw almost 60 entrants battle in out…

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The parents of a 22-year-old farmer who took his own life are urging youngsters facing a similar situation to seek help and support. Leonard Eadon, from Napton, in Warwickshire, died…