Australian farmers and their families face a number of significant health, occupation and environmental hazards. Research indicates they often experience poorer health outcomes than their urban counterparts, have higher mortality and morbidity rates and are over represented in accident and injury statistics.

A special live satellite broadcast on Tuesday 8 May will explore these issues and potential solutions.

The panel includes ABC commentator Dr Norman Swan, National Centre for Farmer Health Director Susan Brumby and other notable experts in the field of farmer health.