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Young Farmer Focus - Gethin Lewis: "Always ask for help and advice, as every day is a school day"

Rhayader farmer Gethin Lewis writes on his passion for sheep shearing, winning numerous accolades over the years, and why asking for help is an invaluable lesson in farming and in life

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Sheep farmer Gethin Lewis said: "My advice to anyone who wants to learn about shearing is to work hard, and get your gear and grinding correct from the start."
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Sheep farmer Gethin Lewis said: "My advice to anyone who wants to learn about shearing is to work hard, and get your gear and grinding correct from the start."

I grew up on Glan Elan Farm and have lived there all my life. We farm over 1,000 breeding ewes and have a 60-head suckler herd. LISTEN NOW: All the stock is finished on-farm. The shearing...

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