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Farmers face many occupational health and safety risks that can become major stressors and affect their well-being and mental health.It is crucial to develop psychosocial interventions tailored specifically for farmers and farm workers that can significantly improve the well-being of those in the agricultural sector, ensuring they receive the support they need to manage stress and maintain their mental health.During the SafeHabitus webinar on occupational stress in farming, we will look at the stressors encountered by farmers and farm workers, and the specific psychosocial interventions needed to improve their well-being and mental health. The speakers will cover different aspects of farmers’ occupational stress management and mental health, including:The relationship between stress and well-being (using livestock farmers as an example)The cultural aspect of stressors and health and safety in agricultureStress among farmers and farmworkersThe challenges of social protection of farmers and farmworkersThe anticipated benefits and drawbacks of digitalisation in agriculture for the safety and health of farmers and farmworkers.Jointhe SafeHabitus webinar “Occupational stress in farming” on 03 September 2024 from 15:00 to 16:30 CET.About SafeHabitusSafeHabitus is a Horizon Europe project that aims to strengthen Farm Health and Safety Knowledge Innovation Systems (FHS KIS) and support the EU transition to social sustainability in farming. Through novel methods and a collaborative approach, the project aims to advance safer practices on farms across the EU.Farmers face many occupational health and safety risks that can become major stressors and affect their well-being and mental health.