60% of farmers say they have a poor work-life balance
There will have to be "concerted action" from Government to increase the supply of farm labour.
60% of farmers say they have a poor work-life balance due to the number of hours they are required to work on their farms, while one in three would not recommend farming as a lifestyle to family or friends.
FRS Farm Relief is predicting farm labour challenges in 2023, on the back of limited work permits, a move towards full employment, and rising costs.
