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Rural mental health; Rabbit farming

The latest news about food, farming and the countryside, presented by Paul Murphy. Featuring mental health care in agriculture and a row over a proposed rabbit farm.

This week Farming Today examines care in a rural environment, today mental health is in the spotlight. We hear from the young wife of a farmer who took his own life and how she has set up a charity in his name to help others. And a row over a proposed rabbit farm highlights how the planning system can cloud the real issues, that two sides should communicate better to ensure farming is of a high welfare standard.

Presented by Paul Murphy

Produced by Alun Beach.

13 minutes

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  • Thu 16 Feb 201705:45

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