Farmers: Mental Health Services
Commons · Question 55130 · Tabled 30 May 2025 · Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs · Official record
Answered 12 Jun 2025
Question
Asked by Andrew Snowden
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what his policy is on long-term strategies for mental health support in agriculture beyond the period that funding has been allocated for current policies.
Answer
Answered by Daniel Zeichner, 12 Jun 2025
The physical and mental wellbeing of farmers, farm workers and their families underpins our food system and food security. We will work to improve mental and physical health outcomes for the agricultural community to ensure Defra’s wider strategic plans f...