Great Minds Don't Think Alike: Neurodiversity in Farming

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The term "neurodiversity" encompasses all the different ways in which people think, absorb information and respond to the world around them. Around 1 in 7, or 15%, of the general population are believed to be neurodivergent, meaning their brains work differently to what is considered the mainstream norm. In farming communities, research suggests it could be as many as 30% with autism, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) or learning difficulties including dyslexia and dyspraxia. Caz Graham meets Staffordshire dairy farmer Liz Haines who was diagnosed with ADHD two years ago and is now embarking on a global study to raise awareness of the opportunities for neurodivergent people within agriculture. Produced by Anna Jones