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The FG Farm Health series is a monthly online series looking at health and well-being in the rural community. This month, Jane Thynne looks at maternity rights and the implications of being pregnant on-farm

Polling commissioned by the Food, Farming and Countryside Commission found 62 per cent of the British public wanted greater intervention to ensure farmers are treated fairly

From cardiac arrest, to defibrillators and health checks, here are some of the need-to-knows when it comes to heart health on-farm

The provision of defibrillators on farms could help to save a life

HSE says animals were the main cause of farm fatalities in British agriculture during the past year

Richard Longthorp, 70, proved age is just by completing a challenge to raise awareness of Parkinson's and boxing provision for people living with the condition

The King - a champion of farmers and rural communities - said he remains positive about a return to public facing duties and hopes he can help others around the world facing cancer

Richard Longthorp said boxing has helped mitigate the symptoms of Parkinson's disease

Doctor and researcher Rebecca Orr said increased mechanisation, stress and mental health problems within the industry, coupled with westernised diets, has placed farmers at a greater risk of heart disease and diabetes

FG's Chief Reporter, Rachael Brown, reflects on the need for Government to take better ownership of how agricultural policy and inspections directly impact farmers' mental health