Stress at prolonged levels can weaken your immune system.
Farmers taking 'Mini-breaks' could be an effective way of managing stress, that's the view of a Westmeath psychotherapist.
These mini breaks can be as simple as grounding yourself and taking a few minutes for deep breaths during the working day.
It's in order to avoid being stressed for too long, which can lower your immune system and make you more prone to becoming sick.
Athlone's Siobhan Leijn, Psychotherapist and CEO of WellbeingTeam.ie says farming can be a hands-on profession:
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