The Farming Community Network (FCN) is a national charity which supports farmers and farming families during difficult times. FCN has volunteers in England and Wales and operates a free confidential helpline (03000 111 999) open 7am to 11pm and an e-helpline (help@fcn.org.uk).

FCN helps approximately 6,000 people each year with a wide range of issues, including mental health, animal disease and family disputes.

FCN also provides business resilience and mental wellbeing information to help support the farming community in planning ahead for the future and managing change. Visit its FarmWell website at www.farmwell.org.uk for a wealth of free information, including content around diversification, succession planning, retirement and more.