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EPISODE · Mar 2, 2026 · 27 MIN

Being Farmstrong: Live Well, Shear Well

from The Country · host NZME

You know, the shearing industry’s been under the pump lately, with fewer people in the sheds, longer days, and tougher conditions all around. And when the pressure ramps up like that, it really can take a toll on your mental fitness. In this first episode of the Being Farmstrong podcast series Live Well, Shear Well, Hamish McKay chats with shearing legend Rowland Smith about the launch of Live Well Shear Well, the realities crews are facing in the sheds, and, more importantly, how to look after your wellbeing when the work gets intense. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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