Since 2011, Santé publique France has been tracking a suicide risk that is 12.6% higher among farmers than in the general population, with the risk being particularly pronounced among those aged 55-64. Livestock farmers are the most affected, with mortality rates reaching +56% for dairy cattle and +127% for beef cattle, according to a 2021 Senate report. Despite the creation of the Agri’écoute listening program by the Mutualité sociale agricole (MSA) in 2014, the suicide risk among farmers remains approximately 46% higher compared to other socio-professional categories. This figure has been monitored by France for over a decade, highlighting a trend that has not improved significantly over time. The data collected by Santé publique France reveals a reality that few in the general public fully grasp: farmers, who plow fields, harvest crops, and raise livestock, face a suicide risk 12.6% higher than the general population. This is not a temporary issue linked to a single difficult year, but a consistent trend that has been tracked continuously through detailed epidemiological monitoring. The data is further broken down by sex and age, offering a more precise understanding of the problem. In 2010, the excess mortality from suicide among male farmers reached 20% compared to the rest of the population, while among women it reached 50%, although this latter figure is statistically fragile due to the small number of recorded cases. The most affected age groups are not the younger farmers facing immediate financial challenges, but more established generations, particularly those aged 45-54 and especially those aged 55-64, where the excess mortality reached up to 64% in 2009. This is a time when one might expect the farm to be more stable, yet the weight of years and accumulated stress can be overwhelming. Not all agricultural sectors are affected equally, with livestock farmers appearing to be the most exposed. Among them, dairy and beef cattle farming show particularly high suicide mortality rates. A 2021 Senate report highlights these differences with alarming figures: +56% for dairy cattle farmers and a staggering +127% for beef cattle farmers compared to the general population. The nature of the job—without weekends or real holidays, with animals that require constant care—contributes to the stress. Geographically, regions such as Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, Bretagne, and Hauts-de-France recorded more farmer suicides than the Grand-Est region between 2007 and 2011. These areas are central to livestock farming, where economic pressures and social isolation play a role. Hanging remains the most frequent method of suicide among both men and women, often due to the accessibility of such means on farms. Despite initiatives like Agri’écoute, a 2016 MSA report noted 529 affiliated farmers who had died by suicide, a number likely underestimated. More recent studies continue to show that farmers aged 15 to 64 face a suicide risk 46% higher than others. The agricultural sector remains a challenging environment, marked by unstable incomes, heavy workloads, and geographical isolation. These factors, combined with a lack of psychological support, contribute to a crisis that demands greater attention and action.