Name

Matthew Smith

Where are you from?

Originally New Zealand now Cornwall.

Age

39

Details of your farm/shearing business

Shearing contractor in the Southwest. Farm 1200 Romney sheep, 700 Red Deer and 100 Cattle.

My personal and professional achievements

9 hour strong wool ewe shearing record. Represented England.

How long have you been farming?

My whole life.

Why Farming?

I’m not right in the head.

Proudest moment in shearing/wool handling

Breaking what is regarded as one of the biggest shearing records in the world.

Why did you want to be a British Wool ambassador?

To help promote wool.

Who has been your inspiration?

Any successful person.