Countryfile viewers have praised Nigel Owens after he opened up about trying to take his own life. The former rugby referee turned farmer appeared on the show, which came from Ystragynlais on Sunday, May 22, as part of a segment about poor mental health in the farming community.
It is thought that around 92% of farmers under the age of 40 suffer from poor mental health. Just as shockingly, the suicide rate amongst agricultural workers is three times higher than the national average.
The BBC show visited Nigel at his farm in Mynydd Cerrig near Tumble, where he recalled the night that he says he will regret for the rest of his life, in the hope of encouraging others to seek help with their mental health. The legendary referee had previously opened up about his struggles in a 2019 interview which left millions of viewers from around the world in awe. You can read more about that here.
