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Unrelenting weather takes toll on farmers' mental health

But new research shows the public say farmers cannot be expected to provide food and environmental benefits at the detriment of their mental health

19 April 2024 鈥� 4 min read

Unrelenting weather takes toll on farmers' mental health

草榴社区 have battled a barrage of rain, hail and snow as April's erratic weather has continued to pile pressure on farm businesses and farmers' mental health. While some areas have seen some relief...

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From the editor: "We know UK farmers produce food to the highest quality and standards in the world, but they should not be penalised for this at home"

In your field: Amy Wilkinson - "We are miles behind drilling and have not been able to turn out any cattle yet; it definitely feels like the 100th day of January here"