Long-term sickness across farming industry rises by 11%
Long-term sickness across the farming industry has increased by 11 percent year-on-year, the latest ONS data shows.
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Long-term sickness across the farming industry has increased by 11 percent year-on-year, the latest ONS data shows.
Sickness rising by 11 in farming! NFU Mutual advises protection strategies.
ONS figures have recently revealed a record number of UK workers are currently off with long-term health issues.
A total of 12,000 workers in Britain's agriculture, forestry and fishing sectors suffered long-term sick health between 2019 and 2022.
Farmers urged to protect themselves from unforeseen time off after figures revealed a record number of UK workers are currently off with long-term illnesses.