9:20 am today

Tough times on the farm - how is it impacting mental health?

From Nine To Noon, 9:20 am today
Wayne Langford and Neil Bateup

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Farmer confidence has remained at an all time low in the latest bi-annual Federated Farmers survey.

More than two thirds of the 1,400 farmers surveyed consider the current economic conditions to be 'bad'.

Debt, interest rates and banks causing the greatest concern to Kiwi farmers, and weather conditions are also feeding into the stress.

So how is their mental health faring?

Federated Farmers president Wayne Langford and Rural Support Trust national chair Neil Bateup speak to Paddy.