Minister urges dairy farmers to address burnout and sleep issues

Minister of State Michael Healy-Rae has encouraged dairy farmers to focus on improving their work-life balance, citing research showing high levels of burnout (24%) and sleep problems (50%). The findings, presented at Teagasc’s Moorepark Dairy Open Day, were based on a DCU-Teagasc study. Experts stressed the links between overwork, injury risk, and poor mental health. The event also promoted health and safety guidance for farmers.

Read more to explore the findings and discover practical steps to support mental health and safety on farms.