The NFU has launched its #SeeItChangeIt campaign at the NFU’s annual conference – its latest initiative to improve safety and well-being on farms.
The campaign aims to get farmers and growers actively looking for risks on farm, and using simple and cost effective ways to eliminate them.
The NFU announced the new campaign at the farm safety workshop yesterday afternoon during its annual Conference, which looked to tackle stress and mental well-being as well as practical safety when working in agriculture.
Each person attending the session filled out a #SeeItChangeIt Promise Card, selecting one thing they would do to improve their safety and wellbeing on their farm.
Then-NFU President Meurig Raymond said it is "widely acknowledged" that the safety record within the farming sector needs improving, and there are "simple but specific" practices that can change farmers.
The #SeeItChangeIt campaign will get farmers actively looking for risks on farm and then doing something about it – whether it’s a promise to check their PTO shaft every week, wear a helmet every time they ride an ATV, or simply just to keep their mobile phone charged and on their person.
“It must also be noted that the mental well-being of farmers is just as important as physical safety,” Mr Raymond said.
“Stress and depression are among many other illnesses that can massively impact your life and work, and we must be able to recognise when we need help.
“The NFU urges farmers to get behind the #SeeItChangeIt campaign by filling out a Promise Card – tweet us, stick it on your fridge or simply keep it on your bedside table – but use it to make one change that will improve your own wellbeing and that of the farming industry.”
