A Cavan farmer believes lack of free time can lead to farmers neglecting their own health.
Young farmer and social media creator Sophie Bell says long hours often mean farmers skip doctor's visits, exercise and time with friends.
She warns the pressure of balancing everything on the farm can push younger people away from the industry, especially during tougher winter months.
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Sophie says many young farmers feel they need off-farm jobs to survive, leaving even less time to look after themselves.
She believes better prices, targeted incentives and more succession-planning supports would help keep young people in farming.
