Telly star Jimmy Doherty has called for urgent Government action to tackle farming’s soaring stress and suicide rate.
Most farmers say mental health is the biggest hidden issue they face – and shockingly, 36 in England and Wales took their own lives in 2021.
Jimmy, 47, who presents Channel 4 show Jimmy’s Farm, said he is not surprised men and women working in agriculture are feeling the strain as costs rocket and subsidies are slashed.
