Major campaign launches to tackle mental health struggles in farming industry

Farming charity launches scheme to counter alarming suicide rate

The Farm Safety Foundation, or Yellow Wellies, has launched a campaign to tackle suicide risk in agriculture as the wellbeing of UK farmers reacheds its lowest point in four years.Its ninth annual Mind Your Head week runs from February 9 to 13, calling on farmers, rural organisations and colleges to “start life-saving conversations.”The latest Office of National Statistics figures showed 47 suicides were registered in England and Wales among the…

Major campaign launches to tackle mental health struggles in farming industry

A campaign has launched to tackle suicide risk in UK farmers.

Mental health crisis deepens in UK farming after 47 suicides in 2024

Farmers across the UK are reaching breaking point as new research shows mental wellbeing has fallen to its lowest level in four years.

Farmer wellbeing hits four-year low as Yellow Wellies launches new campaign

With farmer wellbeing at its lowest point in four years, The Farm Safety Foundation (Yellow Wellies) today launches its ninth annual Mind Your Head week with a bold mission: tackling suicide risk in UK agriculture. Running from 9–13 February 2026, the campaign calls on farmers, rural organisations, colleges and Young Farmers Clubs to start life-saving conversations, learn practical skills and connect communities to support – addressing what many…