Minister lists help sources for under pressure farmers

FARMERS can avail of special free Teagasc advice on how to get back into business after herd depopulation due to animal disease outbreaks, said Agriculture and Food Minister Joe Walsh in Dáil Eireann.

Asked by Labour TD Jack Wall if he was concerned at the high levels of stress and depression among farmers, Minister Walsh said farmers, like their urban counterparts, experience many pressures and uncertainties.

These are associated with their work and income situation and can be compounded if the person is ill, living alone or in poor financial circumstances.