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Tackling rural loneliness: 'life is lonely - if it was not for my dogs I do not know what I would do'

Here, Emily Ashworth talks to one young farmer who is battling the feeling of loneliness and explores how the industry can tackle the issue in farming for #lonelinessawarenessweek.

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Rural isolation can cause other issues
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Rural isolation can cause other issues

As summer approaches, farmers across the country are gearing up for their busiest season. Although expected and many are used to it, it does not mean it is easy. Endless days alone in the tractor cab...

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