Overview
- At Bridge End Farm in Much Cowarne on Jan. 15, the Prince of Wales met John and Laura Bowler and discussed the strain of farming life, asking whether the country is asking too much of its farmers.
- He described a “vicious circle” in which farmers struggle to find time to care for their mental health while managing daily responsibilities and uncertainty.
- Founder Sam Stables said calls to We Are Farming Minds have more than doubled in the past year, citing issues such as inheritance tax and rising costs.
- William joined routine tasks by pruning apple trees and feeding sheep, while plans to help build fencing were postponed because of heavy rain.
- In a post after the visit, he expressed pride in his patronage and highlighted the charity’s counselling, round‑the‑clock helpline and training for the farming community.