The Clare-based General Secretary of the ICSA is raising fresh concerns about the mental health of workers in the agriculture sector.
It comes after a new survey from Teagasc which saw more than a quarter of Irish farmers reporting their wellbeing was ‘poor’ or ‘below average’.
Other issues causing stress include policy changes, regulation and farm succession.
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General Secretary of the ICSA, Eddie Punch says further supports for farmers may be needed.
