Clare farmers are being reminded supports are available to help cope with the pressures involved.
It's after a study the Irish Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy found that just seven per cent of farmers said they would speak to a doctor about difficulties they were encountering, while a a quarter said they would find it hard to speak to anyone about issues surrounding mental health.
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Clare IFA Chairman Andrew Dundass feels it's important farmers look after their mental health.