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Mental health on farm - the most important part of sustainability

Mental health on farm - the most important part of sustainability

Sometimes in sustainability we forget the most important part: the person. With winter still hanging on, people trying to cope with Covid and pressure on the farm mounting, many farmers can feel a bit down this time of year. Dr John McNamara, Teagasc

The Environment Edge · Teagasc.ie

January 17, 202220m 49s

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Show Notes

Sometimes in sustainability we forget the most important part: the person. With winter still hanging on, people trying to cope with Covid and pressure on the farm mounting, many farmers can feel a bit down this time of year. Dr John McNamara, Teagasc H&S specialist chats to Deirdre Glynn and Cathal Somers on the latest episode of the Environment Edge about Teagasc’s role in promoting farmer mental health and wellbeing, what to look out for and how we all can help. For more episodes and information from the Environment Edge, visit the show page at: https://www.teagasc.ie/environmentedge/

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farmingsustainabilityenvironment