Farmer's Weekly

The role of One Health in sustainable farming and well-being

Traditionally dedicated to the wellbeing of humans and animals, the idea of One Health has found a home in farming, providing a potential route towards resilient, sustainable living. The image above shows the nexus of One Health.

One Health is a comprehensive approach to community farming in an age where pressing issues such as climate change, the depletion of natural resources and rising rates of disease need creative answers. Farmers are adopting an integrated approach that acknowledges the delicate balance between agricultural practices and the general health of ecosystems, going beyond the traditional division of crops and animals. This method recognises that cattle,

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