Dr Jude McCann, chief executive at FCN, said: "Against a backdrop of market volatility, political uncertainty and a rapidly changing climate, the support provided by FCN and Addington Fund is arguably needed now more than ever before."
Farming charities are seeking views from UK farmers regarding the current challenges they face with their mental health.
The Farming Community Network (FCN) and the Addington Fund launched a survey on Tuesday (March 4) to gather feedback directly from farmers on the issues which are most pressing to them at present – whether it be succession planning, mental health and wellbeing, labour shortages or financial sustainability.
They want to ensure that their services continue to meet the 'real and present day needs' of farming and rural communities.
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The findings could help inform the charity's work over the coming years.
Dr Jude McCann, chief executive at FCN, said: "Against a backdrop of market volatility, political uncertainty and a rapidly changing climate, the support provided by FCN and Addington Fund is arguably needed now more than ever before.
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"With so much change affecting our sector, it is important we listen and learn directly from our farming community, and do what we can to accommodate farmers' individual needs.
"We all wish to see farmers thrive, both now and in the future.
"We are showing the value of a collaborative approach by teaming up with Addington Fund as part of the Farming Help alliance in order to conduct this important survey, and we encourage farmers and farming families to share their views."
Sue English, fund director of Addington Fund, added: "We receive calls daily from farmers and those living and working in rural areas who need help.
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"As we near our 25th anniversary, we want to be certain that we are meeting the current needs of this community fully, whether that be by helping directly or ensuring that we collaborate with our fellow farming charities, such as our friends at FCN, to provide that support.
"I would encourage everyone in the farming sector to make their voices heard and tell us how charities can best help them when they need support.
"Those views are vital to develop our strategies to ensure support is easily and readily available in times of need."
Farmers have been urged to complete the survey, which should only take no more than five minutes, before April 30.
The survey is available here.
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