Farming Community Network
26 Oct 2022
Lack of public appreciation contributes to loneliness in farming
A lack of public appreciation for farmers and understanding of the work they do and the pressures they’re under contributes to feelings of loneliness, according to a new study published...
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03 Feb 2022
Farming Help Alliance Supporting Industry with Managing Stress, Succession and Future Planning
The national Farming Help charities (The Farming Community Network, Addington Fund and Forage Aid) have launched new awareness raising sessions for delivery from February 2022 – with a focus on...
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28 Oct 2021
“We’re Here For You” – FCN’s message to all affected by Pig Industry Crisis
A passionate video featuring a livestock farmer talking about the challenges affecting the sector and how farm support charity The Farming Community Network (FCN) can help has been released. The...
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23 Jul 2021
FCN Asks if industry is really “As tough as old boots”
With mental health an increasing concern in farming, The Farming Community Network (FCN) charity is asking the farming community if it’s really ‘as tough as old boots’ to encourage open...
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27 Jan 2021
FCN supporting business and personal resilience
2021 brings with it many changes for British agriculture. During this period of immense change, FCN is supporting farmers’ mental and business resilience in a number of ways. We recently...
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22 Oct 2020
New project helps farmers plan ahead and stay resilient through change
A new project led by The Farming Community Network (FCN) will help farmers in England and Wales plan ahead for the future. FCN’s ‘Time to Plan’ project helps to raise...
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17 Aug 2020
Mental health campaign launched for men in rural communities
The Yorkshire Post covered news of a new Samaritans campaign aimed at encouraging men in rural communities to seek help when they are struggling with mental health issues The ‘Real...
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22 Jul 2020
9 in 10 anticipate increased need for farming charities over the next five years
More than 90 per cent of respondents anticipate a spike in demand for farming support organisations over the next five years, a new survey by the Farming Community Network (FCN) has revealed....
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11 May 2020
The FCN supporting the farming community through difficult times
The Farming Community Network (FCN) is a voluntary organisation and charity that supports farmers and families within the farming community through difficult times FCN runs a confidential national helpline (03000...
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31 Jan 2020
The Farming Community Network: Here For You
Poor mental health is a significant issue in farming. The never-ending volatility of the industry, the threat of animal disease, the uncertainty about the future, the unpredictable weather, the long...
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