Many farmers do not consider their own health and wellbeing as a priority while running their farm on a day to day basis.
That's according to the Senior Inspector for Agriculture at the HSA, Pat Griffin.
The HSA has launched a nationwide farm inspection campaign to focus on farmer health and wellbeing this week.
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Pat Griffin told Shannonside Northern Sound that Inspectors will carry out farm inspections to encourage farmers to give more consideration to their long-term health and wellbeing.
The senior inspector with the HSA says they are trying to bring a focus on physical and mental health:
