Lincolnshire farming charity sees 90% rise in calls to helpline

A Lincolnshire-based farming charity has seen a 90 percent rise in calls to its helpline, as farmers battle surging input costs and low prices.

The Lincolnshire Rural Support Network (LRSN) said it had received 171 calls in the financial year 2022-2023.

The charity, which provides support to farmers and growers in Lincolnshire, told the BBC that the situation was 'really worrying'.