'Why we need to end mental health stigma in farming before it's too late'

Dan Goodwin, an arable farmer from Bury St Edmunds, has opened up on his mental health struggles and how farming has come along way since he faced a crisis

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Dan Goodiwn faced a mental health crisis in 2019 and he needed time away from farming
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Dan Goodiwn faced a mental health crisis in 2019 and he needed time away from farming

Taking time out from working in a 'demanding and intense' role as an arable farmer before returning to the industry has allowed Bury St Edmunds farmer Daniel Goodwin to reevaluate his priorities and improve...

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