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A top Welsh Government official has admitted that some ‘stresses and strains’ of farmers can be caused by Government actions.

The sentiment that it is sometimes easier to talk to a stranger than to relatives or friends is one that struck a chord with dairy farmer Hannah Lawrence, who volunteers on the DPJ charity’s ‘Share The Load’ phone helpline. Hannah Park reports.

²ÝÁñÉçÇø must prioritise their mental well-being as they are the farm’s greatest asset, a new social media campaign has highlighted.

Less than half of beef and sheep farmers in New Zealand were confident in the future of the industry, the lowest level since 2017.

Emma Watson had been upset by an anonymous complaint to the RSPCA. An inspector confirmed there were no issues with the flock’s welfare

Farming charities have reminded farmers they are not alone and to speak up about their mental health struggles on World Suicide Prevention Day (Thursday September 10).

A new charity hoping to help farmers and their partners cope with mental illness has received a ‘significant’ donation from Prince Charles.

Despite improvements in mental health awareness, two thirds of farmers still say they would not seek professional help if they were concerned about their own mental health.

Loneliness is a key risk factor for mental health issues in farmers with 94 per cent of respondents to a ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Guardian online poll agreeing that it posed a risk to mental wellbeing.

Leading figures within the agricultural sector have highlighted mental health awareness training for individuals and businesses should be ‘compulsory’, in an effort to help those struggling within rural communities.