Countryfile's Adam Henson has candidly shared his experiences of "toughing it out" after facing a "devastating" blow to farming due to Britain's extreme weather conditions.
Writing for BBC Countryfile Magazine, Adam discussed the severe impact that the UK's "wild" weather has had on agriculture, including his own struggles with heavy rainfall.
The inclement weather resulted in a delayed harvest on his Cotswold farm and a significant drop in peak yield. Despite the setback, Adam acknowledged that others have had it worse and shared his strategy for dealing with adverse weather.
Adam shared: "We tough it out and carry on, but only recently has the impact of prolonged poor weather on farmers' mental health been appreciated." He has become increasingly involved in raising awareness about rural mental health over the past year, engaging with numerous farmers, promoting open conversations about their concerns, and starting the Keeping on Track podcast.
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