'I'm getting calls from farmers at midnight at their wit's end' - Farmers urged to seek help as stress levels rise

Stock Image
Claire Fox
Farm leaders are urging farmers to remember they are not alone as the drought takes its toll on their mental health.
Latest News
Three men guilty of taking part in sustained and brutal attack in Strokestown repossession case
Rural TD accuses Hackett of privacy breach, despite previous boast as ‘proud’ organic farmer
Ageing farmers pose risk to Britain’s food supply, official data suggests
EU at the crossroads of fight for environment amid growing opposition to law to restore nature
LATEST | Girl (17) who died in tragic tractor crash named locally as community 'in shock'
Centre-right lawmakers quit EU talks on nature law
Kerry river to become first battleground in expected war over rewetting
North Kerry in shock at death of man (70s) in farming accident
Prescription medicine rule change threatens 24-hour vet cover
Cost of IFA campaign to the fore despite no declared candidates
Top Stories
- Gaelic Football
Eamonn Sweeney: A new format for football but still same old failings
- Health Features
I was breastfeeding my third when I found a lump –after a double mastectomy and reconstructive surgery I am ready to live again
- Politics
650,000 child benefit bonus payments of €100 to be made this month
- Education
New courses provide pathway to a university degree for students who fell short in CAO race
Latest NewsMore
- Celebrity News
Holly Willoughby set to return to This Morning duties following Schofield exit
- Celebrity News
Love Island returns with new batch of contestants for 10th season
- Opinion
Stefanie Preissner: I’ve lost my passport but St Anthony is on the case — for a fee
- Health Features
Ask Allison: ‘Since I switched to part-time work, my husband has been hoarding his cash while I struggle. I feel so betrayed’
- Health Features
I was breastfeeding my third when I found a lump –after a double mastectomy and reconstructive surgery I am ready to live again
- League of Ireland
Barry Coffey pleased Cork City have ‘turned a page’ with three successive wins ahead of Bohs test
- Irish Business
Sustainability report shows over-reliance of Irish firms on external consultants
- Irish Business
IATA director Willie Walsh: Airlines will avoid repeat of last year’s summer travel chaos
- World Business
UBS considers delaying results after Credit Suisse rescue
- Irish Business
Thousands of small businesses at risk as regulatory environment becomes increasingly muddy