Farmers' Mental Health Reaches Crisis Point Due to Government Subsidy Changes
2025-01-10
BBC
The mental health of farmers has hit an all-time low due to recent government changes to subsidies and tax, according to Dan Willis, owner of Rookery Farms near Newbury, Berkshire. The changes, announced in the autumn budget, are expected to cost Willis around £35,000 this year, exacerbating the already pressing issue of farmer mental health. With the farming industry facing unprecedented challenges, concerns about agricultural mental health and farmer wellbeing are on the rise, highlighting the need for urgent support and resources to address this growing crisis in rural communities, including access to mental health services and farm stress management.
