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Floods, droughts and panic attacks, climate change is taking its toll on European farmers

2023-11-18 13:11:17Biznes SHKRUAR NGA REDAKSIA VOX

Climate-induced droughts and floods are damaging the livelihoods and mental health of European farmers. European agriculture has been hit by an increase in floods, droughts and heat waves in recent years.

The climate crisis is already causing economic losses to farmers and the agricultural sector and, without intervention, it will get worse.

There is no doubt about the science: "In Europe and around the world, the level of risks to the food system, functioning ecosystems and human health have increased significantly from higher levels of warming"!

Farmers across Europe bear the responsibility of feeding the continent a heavy burden to bear under the weight of climate change. Within Europe, southern countries are facing more pronounced dry and hot seasons, followed by intense flooding.

In Finland, the government learned that 40% of its farmers considered their work mentally demanding, with 13% reporting depression.

The state's response is to make sure farmers know where they can get help. Occupational health services and the Farmers Social Security Institution are both advertised options for farmers struggling with structural changes in agriculture, sharp declines in agricultural profitability and extreme weather conditions.

In stark contrast, the UK government has said that farmers affected by the floods do not need targeted mental health support, although farmers across England, Wales and Northern Ireland have said that increased flooding is bringing a heavy toll on their mental health.

In France, a recent study found that the suicide rate for farmers was 20% higher than the national average.

As a profession under pressure, more research is needed to review and address the extent of mental health needs of farmers in Europe. According to experts, farmers need to be taken care of as they are the ones who produce our food and have many stress factors, and part of this picture is not only about difficult risks and accidents, but also about their psychosocial well-being.


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