mental health

Chester South and Eddisbury MP Aphra Brandreth has asked if there could be a debate in the House of Commons in the memory of Cheshire farmer Paul Reeves who died earlier this year

"We will continue to share intelligence and resources, making it harder for criminals to operate across the region"

Kate is a fifth-generation farmer running the 750-hectare (1,853-acre) Hundleshope Farm on the Haystoun Estate, Peebles, where the family have been tenants for 150 years. She runs the hill unit with her husband Ed and their four children. She is also a vet and chair of Quality Meat Scotland.

Learn more about Curly's Farm on the Isle of Sheppey, one of the UK's most diverse and inclusive farms in the UK

"Sometimes we go without eating so our children can eat. Despite already working over 80 hours, seven days a week, I was told I would need to get another job. It is appalling"

Farmstrong Scotland said the research could help the charity understand the steps farmers are taking to look after their health and well-being

"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"

"Flooding and bluetongue disease is placing a financial and physical strain on farmers"

This week from Farmers Guardian head of news and business Alex Black

Around 41% of those who completed the survey had cited worrying about the farm as a major barrier to taking an overnight break