A NEW survey, carried out by the agricultural wellbeing charity, Farmstrong Scotland, has found that farmer wellbeing is lower than the Scottish population.
More than one-third of respondents fell into the low wellbeing category, when compared to the most recent Scottish Health Survey (2023).
Furthermore, the 569 respondents demonstrated that, broadly, their wellbeing increased with age, with young respondents reporting the lower scores.
The amount and quality of sleep, and the balance between work and leisure, were identified as two areas that had significantly declined over the last twelve months, with respondents looking for advice on how to manage their tiredness, fatigue, sleep and stress.
Commenting, Farmstrong programme director Alix Ritchie said: “This survey is vital for the future development of Farmstrong Scotland. The findings, alongside the foundation research back in 2018, and future surveys will inform the development of the programme, and ensure that services are tailored to meet the needs of the Scottish agricultural and crofting community.”
