Psychosocial issues in the agriculture sector

Introduction

The agricultural sector encompasses a large variety of activities that has seen a number of major changes in recent years. These changes, along with a distinctive rural life and work-related problems may considerably influence stress levels in farming communities. This article describes some of the psychosocial issues that farmers and agricultural workers face in their work, and how these issues may affect their physical and mental health. Finally, strategies and measures for tackling psychosocial issues in this sector are presented.

Agricultural production and its change

What is farming/agriculture?Agriculture, also called…