Today, people in working in agriculture and other rural businesses have to deal with many common pressures
- Uncertainty – Brexit, food imports, staffing worries
- Financial issues – borrowings and poor return on capital
- Increased regulation
- Irregular weather patterns
- Animal diseases
- Marketing produce
- Family expectations and succession planning
- Workplace isolation
- Lack of respite from work
These are just some of the factors that can result in poor mental health, feelings of low mood, and prolonged stress. Other causes include a bereavement, relationship problems, childhood experiences or a family pre-disposition to depression.