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Media coverage

The following is a selection of media coverage raised in association with the Health and Wellbeing of Women in Farming research project.

Written

• FCN press release: Farming women’s health and wellbeing focus of new research
• Farmers Guardian: New study set to address imbalance in health and well-being provision for women in agriculture
• Farmers Guide:  Women working in farming industry take part in health and well-being research
• Farming online: Farming women’s health and wellbeing focus of new research
• South West Farmer: University of Exeter and FCN study looks into women’s health

Radio

• Interview with Caroline Dempsey on BBC Radio Devon, discussing launch of study (30/01/25)
• Interview with Mel Osborne on BBC Radio Devon’s Country Matters, discussing launch of study (26/01/25)
• Interview with Andrew Kay on Greatest Hits South West, discussing launch of study (24/01/25)

Other

• UK Parliament, Early Day Motion: Mental health of women in farming (tabled 10/02/25)