UK farmers need to improve mental health

A study by the Farm Safety Foundation has shown that poor mental health has a direct impact on farm safety

I'm James Warburton with news that 94% of UK farmers under 40 rate poor mental health as one of the biggest hidden problems in the industry.
A study by the Farm Safety Foundation (Yellow Wellies) showed that poor mental health has a direct impact on farm safety. The past few years have been challenging for the industry . Farmers are also struggling with the cost of living crisis and the loss of the basic payment scheme. The Farm Safety Foundation are hoping to break down the stigma attached to poor mental health. 
 

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