‘We’re really struggling!’ Farming industry facing mental health crisis as one farmer takes own life every week

A farming charity has warned the industry is facing “extreme times”, with the mental health crisis in rural communities reaching alarming levels. Speaking about the pressures facing farmers, a representative from We Are Farming Minds said many are operating at a loss with some left with “nothing to harvest, nothing to sell” after last year s severe weather. Joint Chair of the Farm Herefordshire Partnership, Martin Williams said: "Yes, we re really struggling at the moment

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‘We’re really struggling!’ Farming industry facing mental health crisis as one farmer takes own life every week

A farming charity has warned the industry is facing “extreme times”, with the mental health crisis in rural communities reaching alarming levels. Speaking about the pressures facing farmers, a representative from We Are Farming Minds said many are operating at a loss with some left with “nothing to harvest, nothing to sell” after last year s severe weather. Joint Chair of the Farm Herefordshire Partnership, Martin Williams said: "Yes, we re really struggling at the moment

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