Author Archives: Caitlin Crowley

Farming’s “silent crisis” revealed in sobering study

By CAITLIN CROWLEY LONELINESS, isolation and feeling under-valued by the Australian public are contributing to a mental health crisis among the nation’s farmers, according to new research which found close to half had experienced thoughts of self-harm or suicide. The National Farmer Wellbeing Report, commissioned by dairy cooperative Norco and the National Farmers’ Federation (NFF)Continue reading “Farming’s “silent crisis” revealed in sobering study”

Clock ticking to question sky high rural land valuations

By CAITLIN CROWLEY LAND valuations in several key farming areas of country Queensland have surged by up to 178% on the back of improved confidence in the sector and favourable seasonal conditions, but the hikes could also see farmers slugged with higher council rates and leasehold fees. Agforce valuer John Moore told the Caller theContinue reading “Clock ticking to question sky high rural land valuations”