New health and well-being guidance for farmers

"We are urging farmers to take time to assess their well-being"

The HSA said it recognises the "significant pressures and challenges faced by farmers"

The Health and Safety Authority (HSA) has launched new health and well-being guidance for Irish farmers. 

The Health and Vulnerable Persons Working Group of the Farm Safety Partnership Advisory Committee (FSPAC) at the HSA said it recognises the "significant pressures and challenges faced by farmers" in relation to their mental and physical wellbeing.