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“To ensure we gathered responses from the widest possible range of farming people, we had to be ambitious on behalf of our community,” said Alicia.
RABI s five year strategy is underpinned by its vision that ‘no farmer should ever face adversity alone’.
“The results have exceeded our expectations and astounded many, including one research centre who advised us a response rate of over a couple of thousand was unattainable. We are hugely grateful to every organisation and individual who has supported the Big Farming Survey.
“Our objective was to deliver statistically valid findings that encompass the diversity in farming today and we have more than achieved this.
Alicia Chivers ENGLISH FARMERS have responded enthusiastically to the largest ever research project into the health and wellbeing of farming people. Farming people responding to the Royal Agricultural Benevolent Institution s Big Farming Survey have delivered the most comprehensive level and range of data ever collected. Once analysed, the research findings will inform the development of RABI and other organisations in the sector, working with others to provide future support and service strategies for farming people. “Working collaboratively with key stakeholders across the sector has been integral to achieving such a high response rate. To ensure we gathered responses from the widest possible range of farming people, we had to be ambitious on behalf of our community,” said RABI CEO, Alicia Chivers.
Over 15,000 farm workers respond to wellbeing survey
26 April 2021 |
Uptake of the Big Farming Survey will define future support, farming charity RABI says
Over 15,000 farmers and agricultural workers have responded to the largest wellbeing survey of its kind ever to launch in England and Wales.
The mental health initiative, called the Big Farming Survey, was launched by the Royal Agricultural Benevolent Institution (RABI) in January.
It aims to identify how complex challenges within the sector are impacting people’s physical and mental wellbeing, as well as farming businesses.
Once analysed, the findings will inform the development of RABI and other farmer support groups, helping to provide future support and service strategies.