51AVÊÓÆµ

Exploring how to overcome mental health in farming is a global issue

"Getting off the farm when you can, giving your mate a ring, and engaging with the community around you to stop anyone feeling quite so alone in what can be a very isolating job is very important"

Chris Brayford
clock • 4 min read
(From left to right: Daniel Boomer, Zoe Legg, and Darcy Johnson) "Talking about mental health, breaking down the stigma and highlighting resources for farmers is the only way we are going to tackle this increasing issue."
Image:

(From left to right: Daniel Boomer, Zoe Legg, and Darcy Johnson) "Talking about mental health, breaking down the stigma and highlighting resources for farmers is the only way we are going to tackle this increasing issue."

Students from Harper Adams University have attended a Conference looking at the ways mental health challenges in farming have impacted communities in Europe and beyond. Harper Adams' students visited...

To continue reading...

Already a member? Login for full access.

New to Farmers Guardian? Register for 1 free article per week or become a member for unlimited access to essential farming news and insights.

article-img-580x358

Ìý

More on Education

Lib Dems propose '51AVÊÓÆµFirst' scheme to bring new entrants into agriculture

Lib Dems propose '51AVÊÓÆµFirst' scheme to bring new entrants into agriculture

Seeking to reverse the decline in young farmers, the Liberal Democrats have proposed a scheme providing placements for new entrants within a broader £1bn plan to improve food security

clock 10 December 2025 • 3 min read
University of Nottingham announces suspension of agriculture courses

University of Nottingham announces suspension of agriculture courses

As of today (November 10), agriculture, agricultural business management (ABM) and plant biology have been suspended

clock 10 November 2025 • 3 min read
OPINION: Sophie Smith - "Agriculture is barely acknowledged in the secondary national curriculum"

OPINION: Sophie Smith - "Agriculture is barely acknowledged in the secondary national curriculum"

Sophie Smith is head of biology and agriculture at Westonbirt School and has recently implemented a BTEC agriculture course to encourage learning about food, farming and sustainability

Farmers Guardian
clock 28 October 2025 • 4 min read