9 in 10 farmers say they are more stressed

38% said their growing workload on farms had been a source of stress, compared to three in eight, 37%, who said it was due to the reduced income from farming.

38% said their growing workload on farms had been a source of stress, compared to three in eight, 37%, who said it was due to the reduced income from farming.

Nine out of ten farmers (91%) say their stress levels have increased in the last year, according to new research undertaken by FRS Farm Services.

Almost 500 farmers took part in the survey, which was run from August 28 to September 6, 2024.