SURVEY HIGHLIGHTS FARMERS NEED FOR BETTER QUALITY SLEEP
Farmers in Scotland are finding it increasingly difficult to get a good night’s sleep, according to a recent survey, carried out by the agricultural wellbeing charity, Farmstrong Scotland.
The survey, published in March 2025, discovered that a lack of quality sleep and the balance between work and leisure, were identified as two areas that had “significantly declined” over the last 12 months. Respondents said they were looking for advice on how to manage their tiredness, fatigue, sleep and stress.
“We have published a new resource that offers guidance for better sleep, a dedicated webinar and podcast, all supported by our wellbeing expert partners and the UK’s longest-standing sleep charity, Sleep Action,” said Alix Ritchie, Farmstrong Programme Director.
According to Ritchie, the research clearly highlights that farmers and crofters across Scotland are not getting the right amount of good quality sleep which can be challenging. Farmstrong Scotland is working with sleep expert Alyson O’Brien, Head of Sleep Action and has created the Snoozing Success leaflet that explains how to improve sleep techniques by making small changes that can create better sleep habits.
The leaflet contains top tips are on getting a better night, what a good night's sleep actually looks like, how sleep impacts our wellbeing, and a quick question grid you can take to find out how tired you are.
The leaflet can be downloaded from the Farmstrong Scotland website.
