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Series 6: 15. Staffordshire County Show
Peter, now in his twenties, has been rearing Berkshire pigs since he was ten. He last competed at the Staffordshire County Show when he was 14. Having balanced university with w ...
21-01-2022
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Series 6: 14. Shipbourne Farmers Market
Shipbourne Farmers Market in Kent is a vital shop window for self-taught local farmers Carla and Robin, who use the milk from the family dairy herd to produce their own cheese. ...
21-01-2022
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Series 6: 13. Macclesfield Sheep Dog Trials
Sheep farmer James is proud that his 12-year-old son Charlie seems to be following in his farming footsteps. They are also both passionate about running their beloved sheepdogs ...
20-01-2022
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Series 6: 12. Lewes Farmers Market
Owena and Ivan are so enthusiastic about farming life that they want other people to experience it too! As well as running workshops using wool from their flock of Shetland shee ...
19-01-2022
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Series 6: 11. Mid-somerset Show
Rhian is a smallholder farmer, part-time vet and mother to two young children who have inherited her love of animals and farming. The Mid-Somerset Show is where she cut her teet ...
18-01-2022
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Series 6: 10. Abergavenny Food Festival
Friends Neil and Kai started their chilli farm in 2019 and now grow over 500 pesticide-free plants in their Wye Valley polytunnels. As they are a young business, taking their pr ...
17-01-2022
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Series 6: 9. Edenbridge & Oxted Agricultural Show
Paul’s East Sussex smallholding is home to his two loves, his pigs and his family. Paul’s ten-year-old grandson Bobby is a regular visitor and helps him look after t ...
14-01-2022
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Series 6: 8. Westmorland County Show
Debbie and Paul may not come from farming backgrounds, but Debbie’s determination after quitting her office job means they are now the proud owners of 300 alpacas on their ...
13-01-2022
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Series 6: 7. Lancashire Game & Country Festival
Self-taught farming couple SJ and Nat rear their herd of free range pigs in the Pennines near Todmorden, West Yorkshire, and over the past decade have built up a farm that now s ...
12-01-2022
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Series 6: 6. Mid Devon Show
For Sharon and Andrew, farming and family is their whole life. With five grown-up children and several grandkids, there’s an army of willing helpers on hand to lead their ...
11-01-2022
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Series 6: 5. Blenheim Palace Food Festival
Sheep farming couple Tim and Tanya have breathed new life into their Cotswold farm, ensuring that Tim’s young son has the chance to take on a viable business in the future ...
10-01-2022
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Series 6: 4. Ashbourne Show
The lives of dairy farming couple Jo and Alex revolve around two things: their Jersey Cows and winning at the Ashbourne Show in Derbyshire. They’re returning this year wit ...
07-01-2022
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Series 6: 3. Stroud Farmers’ Market
Wiltshire farmers Rebecca and Luke rear their cattle, sheep and pigs with the help of their four children. Always aiming to farm as sustainably as they can, selling their award- ...
06-01-2022
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Series 6: 2. Royal Cheshire County Show
Derbyshire duo Becky and Matt hold down second jobs to fund their dream of rearing their flock of pedigree Dutch spotted sheep. Winning rosettes at the Royal Cheshire County Sho ...
05-01-2022
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Series 6: 1. Edenbridge And Oxted Agricultural Show
Sarah is a passionate livestock farmer and devoted to her Kunekune pigs. As she heads to the south east’s famous Edenbridge and Oxted Agricultural Show, she has high hopes ...
04-01-2022
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Series 5 (30-minute Versions): 14. Creake Abbey
Young farmer Izzi took over from her dad aged just 22. She’s responsible for a herd of 43 Highland Cows and some rare Lincoln Reds. Meanwhile, sisters Laura and Samantha s ...
07-09-2021
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Series 5 (30-minute Versions): 13. Melton Mowbray
In the town of Melton Mowbray, at one of the UK's oldest and biggest livestock markets, young sheep farmer Elizabeth and her partner Mitchel hope to impress her dad by sell ...
06-09-2021
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Series 5 (30-minute Versions): 12. Petersfield
Preparing for the picturesque Petersfield market in Hampshire are Mike and grandson Jan. It’s not just their range of three, six and 18-month-old cheeses they are trying t ...
02-09-2021
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Series 5 (30-minute Versions): 11. Bowhouse Honey
What started as a hobby for dad Jeff has now become a full-on family business with his two charming Mancunian daughters Tracy and Karen as they make honey in Perthshire, Scotlan ...
31-08-2021
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Series 5 (30-minute Versions): 10. Moseley Wine
After an early frost decimated a big part of their crop, father-and-son team Billy and Billy Junior are excited to sell a fair chunk of their organic fruit and nuts at Birmingha ...
30-08-2021
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Series 5 (30-minute Versions): 9. Exeter
Two couples are preparing for big sales at Exeter’s Farmers Market. Ex-archaeologist Janet and her husband Andy hope to sell some of their humungous chickens to bring in ...
27-08-2021
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Series 5 (30-minute Versions): 8. Ludlow
Two farming families rely on Ludlow’s market in its ancient square to try and sell their produce. Father and son team David and George grow six varieties of apples that th ...
26-08-2021
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Series 5 (30-minute Versions): 7. Ashfields
Two farming families gear up for the horse carriage marathon at the Ashfield’s Carriage and Polo Club in Essex. Three generations from a sheep farm in Newcastle make the 2 ...
25-08-2021
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Series 5 (30-minute Versions): 6. Stokesley
Nigel and Benjamin, a father and son team, prepare for the farmer’s market in historic Stokesley. These two are more like best friends and partners when it comes to runnin ...
24-08-2021
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Series 5 (30-minute Versions): 5. Seas
Husband and wife cider makers Liz and Mike are excited to bring their cider, made from 8 varieties of apples, to the South of England Agricultural Show. But it's chucking i ...
23-08-2021
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Series 5 (30-minute Versions): 4. Longshaw
Two proud farmers compete in one of the UK’s oldest and most prestigious sheep dog trials at Longshaw. Jim is a sheep farmer from the Yorkshire Dales with his two dogs Gwe ...
19-08-2021
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Series 5 (30-minute Versions): 3. Axbridge
In the beautiful little town of Axbridge in Somerset, there is a farmer’s market that is a lifeline to many. Two sets of farmers are hoping to make a splash there: Jack an ...
18-08-2021
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Series 5 (30-minute Versions): 2. Hexham
In the beautiful town of Hexham, the fortnightly market brings hope to farmer Andrew and daughter Emma, who are eager to make good sales of their lamb and beef- along with young ...
16-08-2021
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Series 5 (30-minute Versions): 1. Moseley Veg
Sheep and arable farmers John and his son Ed head to the vibrant Moseley Farmers’ Market, but when they arrive, their unusual pitch threatens to put a dent in their earnin ...
09-08-2021
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Series 5: 1. Moseley Veg
Sheep and arable farmers John and his son Ed head to the vibrant Moseley farmers’ market, but when they arrive their pitch location threatens to put a dent in their earnin ...
09-08-2021
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Series 4 (30-minute Versions): 20. Marylebone - Fruit/veg And Cheese
The Akiki family, with their biodynamic fruit and vegetables, and cheesemaking family the Spierings are hoping to sell out of their home-grown produce at one of London’s o ...
06-08-2021
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Series 4 (30-minute Versions): 19. Awards - Farm Manager
Three exceptional farm managers, all critical to the day-to-day running and future success of their farms, battle it out hoping to win the title of Farm Manager of the Year at t ...
05-08-2021
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Series 4 (30-minute Versions): 18. The Scottish Game Fair - Potato Vodka And Game
Two dedicated farming families are hoping to impress potential buyers at the Scottish Game Fair with original, farm-produced potato vodka and a selection of wild game burgers se ...
04-08-2021
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Series 4 (30-minute Versions): 17. Driffield - Cattle
Cattle farmers Alison, Colin and Chester compete alongside their young protegees Katie and Hannah at the Driffield show, all hoping that their cherished cattle can win them much ...
03-08-2021
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Series 4 (30-minute Versions): 16. Droitwich - Gin And Crisps
Farming friends Mark and Sean are launching their Herefordshire-inspired crisps at the Droitwich Food Festival. What will potential customers make of their tasty crisps, served ...
02-08-2021
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Series 4 (30-minute Versions): 15. Awards - Diversification
Making a living in farming today is hard graft and taking big risks can help a farm survive. Today, three inspirational farming families are celebrated for their ideas and ingen ...
30-07-2021
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Series 4 (30-minute Versions): 14. Tendring - Cattle
British white cattle farmers Vivien, a retired GP, and David and Angela are hoping to help keep their rare breeds alive by competing at the 104th Tendring Show in Essex. It is t ...
29-07-2021
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Series 4 (30-minute Versions): 13. Bath - Cheese And Sausages
Bath, with all its beautiful architecture, is the backdrop for one of the oldest farmers' markets in Britain. Hugh is trying to sell his families award-winning cheese, and ...
28-07-2021
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Series 4 (30-minute Versions): 12. Ryedale - Sheep
Veteran farming family the Dunns and retired businessman Stephen are all heading to Ryedale to show off their finest sheep. For Stephen, this is a chance to carry on his wife&rs ...
27-07-2021
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Series 4 (30-minute Versions): 11. Mid Devon - Goats
Two farming families are both hoping that their much-loved pygmy goats will bring them acclaim at this year's Mid Devon Agricultural show. The competition is tough and ther ...
26-07-2021
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Series 4: 9. Northumberland - Sheepdogs
International sheepdog breeder David and farmer Brenda battle the temperamental British weather with their pedigree dogs by their sides, competing at Powburn, one of Britain ...
12-02-2021
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Series 4: 8. Isle Of Wight - Sheep
First-time farmers Paige and Kingsley are hoping that showing their sheep at the Isle of Wight show will bring them one step closer to their life dream of becoming full-time far ...
11-02-2021
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Series 4: 7. Lambeth - Greenhouse & Vauxhall City Farm
Two inner-city London charities head to the 46th Lambeth Country Show. This is their chance to raise awareness and funds, and drum up support so they can survive another year an ...
10-02-2021
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Series 4: 6. Launceston - Cattle
Young couple Darren and Emma are braving their first ever cattle show with their precious Ruby Red Poppy in the hope of taking home a red rosette, but first they will have to be ...
09-02-2021
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Series 4: 5. Awards - Against The Odds
Not everyone has generations of experience behind them or a farm to call their own. Four groups of dedicated farmers who have shown resilience and ingenuity are up against each ...
08-02-2021
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Series 4: 4. Scottish Game Fair - Garlic & Cheese
Two very different food producers who have put their hearts and soul into getting their products to market are heading to the Scottish Game Fair. The Allingham family are promot ...
05-02-2021
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Series 4: 3. South Wales - Shire Horses
Former police officer Huw Murphy and the Harries family go head to head with their beloved shire horses at the 37th South Wales Shire Horse Society Show. For the Harries family, ...
04-02-2021
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Series 4: 2. Norfolk - Pigs
Passionate pig owners the Cullingtons and farming couple Chris and Julie hope to turn their dreams into reality and win the top prizes at this year's Royal Norfolk Show.
03-02-2021
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Series 4: 1. Alexandra Palace - Chicken & Veg
Nick and Jacob left the rat race to pursue their dream of farming perfect poultry. They will be joined at Alexandra Palace farmers' market by organic and heritage fruit and ...
02-02-2021
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Series 5: 20. Farden
Today, we meet farmers whose sheepdogs aren’t just invaluable for the help they provide on their farms. Billy and his nephew Jock have both had some success at sheepdog tr ...
02-02-2021
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Series 5: 19. Bowhouse Cheese
Hoping to make healthy sales at the famous Bowhouse indoor market in Fife are two Scottish farming families. \n\nTo try and squeeze more income from their milk, husband and wife ...
01-02-2021
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Series 5: 18. Stroud
Sisters Rowan and Lily took over their mother’s business creating natural cosmetics from plants grown in their magnificent garden. Now they are learning the ropes while tr ...
29-01-2021
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Series 5: 17. Winchester
Busy beekeepers Debbie and Chris traverse the southern counties collecting honey from their 220 hives, while vegetable and fruit farmers Paul and Jackie, with a little help from ...
28-01-2021
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Series 5: 16. Cullompton
Donna and her two teenage boys Will and Jack gear up to sell their home-reared bacon butties, pulled pork wraps and burgers at Cullompton Food Festival. Farming couple Melanie a ...
27-01-2021
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Series 5: 15. Cowbridge
Two hard-working farming couples go to the close-knit Cowbridge Farmers’ Market in south Wales. Elwyn and his partner Ann-Sophie hope to unload their large range of veg, a ...
26-01-2021
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Series 5: 14. Creake Abbey
Young farmer Izzi took over from her dad aged just 22. She is responsible for a herd of 43 highland cows and some rare Lincoln reds. \n\nSisters Laura and Samantha started makin ...
25-01-2021
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Series 5: 13. Melton Mowbray
At one of the UK's oldest and biggest livestock markets in the town of Melton Mowbray, young sheep farmer Elizabeth – with her partner Mitchel - is hoping to impress ...
22-01-2021
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Series 5: 12. Petersfield
Preparing for the picturesque Petersfield market in Hampshire are Mike and grandson Jan. It’s not just their range of 3-, 6- and 18-month-old cheeses they will be trying t ...
20-01-2021
BBC 1
Series 5: 11. Bowhouse Honey
What started as a hobby for dad Jeff has now become a full-on family business with his two charming Mancunian daughters, Tracy and Karen, as they make honey in Perthshire, Scotl ...
19-01-2021
BBC 1
Series 5: 10. Moseley Wine
After an early frost decimated a big part of their crop, father-and-son team Billy and Billy Jr are excited to sell a fair chunk of their organic fruit and nuts at the lively Mo ...
18-01-2021
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Series 5: 9. Exeter
Two couples prepare for big sales at Exeter farmers' market today. Former archaeologist Janet and her husband Andy are hoping to sell some of their chickens to bring in the ...
15-01-2021
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Series 5: 8. Ludlow
Two farming families rely on Ludlow’s market in its ancient square to sell their produce. Father-and-son team David and George grow six varieties of apples that they turn ...
14-01-2021
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Series 5: 7. Ashfields
Two farming families gear up for the horse carriage marathon at Ashfields Carriage and Polo Club in Essex. Three generations from a sheep farm in Newcastle make the 240-mile jou ...
13-01-2021
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Series 5: 6. Stokesley
Nigel and Benjamin, a father and son team, prepare for the farmers' market in historic Stokesley. These two are more like best friends and partners when it comes to running ...
12-01-2021
BBC 1
Series 5: 5. South Of England Agricultural Show
Husband-and-wife cider-makers Liz and Mike are excited to bring their cider, made from eight varieties of apples, to the South of England Agricultural Show. But it's chucki ...
11-01-2021
BBC 1
Series 5: 4. Longshaw
Two proud farmers compete in one of the UK’s oldest and most prestigious sheepdog trials at Longshaw. Jim is a sheep farmer from the Yorkshire Dales, with his two dogs Gwe ...
08-01-2021
BBC 1
Series 5: 3. Axbridge
In the beautiful, small town of Axbridge in Somerset, there is a farmers' market that is a lifeline. Two sets of farmers are hoping to make a splash there. There are Jack a ...
07-01-2021
BBC 1
Series 5: 2. Hexham
In the beautiful town of Hexham, its fortnightly market brings hope to farmer Andrew and daughter Emma, who are eager to make good sales of their lamb and beef, and young couple ...
06-01-2021
BBC 1
Series 3 (shortened Versions): 13. Chorizo & Sausages
Northern Ireland’s first charcuterie maker Alistair is joined by Kenny and Jennifer (whose menagerie of animals are stars of the silver screen), as they aim to sell their ...
23-10-2020
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Series 3 (shortened Versions): 12. Alpacas
Alpaca farmers Ian and Caroline and former circus ringmaster turned farmer Drew compete with their alpacas for coveted red rosettes at the Royal Three Counties Show.
22-10-2020
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Series 3 (shortened Versions): 11. Ice Cream & Cider
Goat ice cream producers Ian and Lauren and seventh-generation farmers turned cider producers Shawn and Trudie compete with the weather and the World Cup to sell their premium p ...
21-10-2020
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Series 3 (shortened Versions): 10. Young Farmer Awards
Three passionate young farmers, the next generation of rising talent, battle it out at The Farmers Weekly Awards. Who will be crowned Young Farmer of the Year?
02-10-2020
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Series 3 (shortened Versions): 9. Sausages & Wine...
The Shrewsbury Food Festival plays host to first-generation farmer Sam and the family-run Kerry Vale Vineyard as they try to sell out of their rare breed pork and English wine.
01-10-2020
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Series 3 (shortened Versions): 8. Dexters...
Veterinary surgeon Robin goes head to head with experienced breeder, 81-year-old Di, with their diminutive Dexter cattle in the National Competition at the Royal Norfolk Show.
30-09-2020
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Series 3 (shortened Versions): 7. Sausage & Herbs
Passionate pig farmer Keith and budding herb grower Peter battle the temperamental British weather to get their premium produce to families and friends at the long established B ...
29-09-2020
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Series 3 (shortened Versions): 6. Sheep & Honey
Inner-city farm manager Tom competes with his show-winning sheep at the vibrant London-based Lambeth Country Show, whilst beekeeper Paul strives to sell his produce to support l ...
28-09-2020
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Series 2 30-minute Versions: 20. Salt And Crisps
At the Speciality and Fine Food Fair in London, potato farmer Anthony Froggatt hopes to attract interest in his premium crisp products made on his farm in Staffordshire, while & ...
16-09-2020
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Series 2 30-minute Versions: 19. Dexter Cattle Auction
Cattle farmers Kim from Somerset and husband-and-wife team Geoff and Bev head to Sedgemoor Auction, one of the largest livestock markets in the country, to sell a selection of t ...
15-09-2020
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Series 2 30-minute Versions: 18. Sheepdogs
Sheepdog trainers and farmers James Read from Lincolnshire and Cheshire-based James Gilman compete alongside man's best friend in the sheepdog trials at the Hope Agricultur ...
14-09-2020
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Series 2 30-minute Versions: 17. Goats
At the Cotswold's Moreton-in-Marsh Show, competitive Oxfordshire-based breeder Betty Judge shows 21 of her cherished pygmy goats, while 20-year-old Laura Ketley from Warwic ...
11-09-2020
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Series 2 30-minute Versions: 16. Flowers
Flower farmer Natalie Davis from Worcestershire and arable farmer Cate Morris from Gloucestershire use flowers from their farms to create stunning floral displays, as they try t ...
10-09-2020
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Series 2 30-minute Versions: 15. Gin And Eggs
Cornish poultry farmer Rebecca Tonks hopes to attract attention to her new egg products at the Speciality Fine Food Fair at London's Olympia, while Northampton-based Tom an ...
09-09-2020
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Series 2 30-minute Versions: 14. Diversification Award
Three inspirational farming families with real ingenuity and determination are up against each other for the Diversification of the Year Award at the Farmers Weekly Awards.
08-09-2020
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Series 2 30-minute Versions: 13. Ploughing
Farmers and traditional horsemen Paul from Bedfordshire and John from Hampshire show the skill and passion needed to do well in one of the country's top ploughing competiti ...
07-09-2020
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Series 2 30-minute Versions: 12. Poultry
Rev Daniel Reed from Cornwall shows his prizewinning ducks, while Gabbie Franklin from Herefordshire exhibits her chickens in the competitive poultry classes at the Pembrokeshir ...
03-09-2020
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Series 2 30-minute Versions: 11. Sheep
Sheep farmers Neil and Rhian from the Brecon Beacons and Crymych-based shepherds Mandy and Derek hope to beat the competition with their pedigree-breed sheep at the Pembrokeshir ...
02-09-2020
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Series 2 30-minute Versions: 10. Agricultural Student Of The Year
Five young farmers battle it out at the British Farming Awards, all hoping to become Agricultural Student of the Year.
01-09-2020
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Series 3: 20. Diversification Awards
When making a living in farming, sometimes taking big risks can make a difference. Three inspirational farming families are celebrated for their ideas and ingenuity, but only on ...
28-02-2020
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Series 3: 18. Shire Horses
Two families who are multigenerational shire horse breeders exhibit their prize-winning pedigrees and compete for glory at the Royal Cheshire Show.
26-02-2020
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Series 3: 17. Rapeseed Oil And Buffalo
Northern Ireland's only buffalo farmers, Michael and Barry, and rapeseed oil producers Jane and Michael hope to sell out the fortieth annual Irish Game Fair.
25-02-2020
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Series 3: 16. Sheep
The Kent County Show's sheep competition sees luxury sheep breeder Renee and farmers Ed and Gemma take to the ring. With her eyes on first prize, daughter Poppy has her sig ...
24-02-2020
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Series 3: 15. Farm Worker Awards
Three influential farm workers, all critical to the success of their farms, hope to be named Farm Worker of the Year at the prestigious Farmers Weekly Awards.
21-02-2020
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Series 3: 14. Sheep
It doesn't get tougher than showing sheep at the most prestigious Welsh show. Mother and daughter team Bethan and Elinor compete alongside Philip and Emma and family, with ...
20-02-2020
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Series 3: 13. Chorizo And Sausages
Northern Ireland's first charcuterie maker, Alistair, is joined by Kenny and Jennifer (whose menagerie of animals are stars of the silver screen), as they aim to sell their ...
19-02-2020
BBC 1
Series 3: 12. Alpacas
Alpaca farmers Ian and Caroline and former circus ringmaster turned farmer Drew compete with their alpacas for coveted red rosettes at the Royal Three Counties Show.
18-02-2020
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Series 3: 11. Ice Cream And Cider
Goat ice cream producers Ian and Lauren and seventh-generation farmers turned cider producers Shawn and Trudie compete with the weather and the World Cup to sell their premium p ...
17-02-2020
BBC 1
Series 3: 10. Young Farmer Awards
Three passionate young farmers, the next generation of rising talent, battle it out at The Farmers Weekly Awards. Who will be crowned Young Farmer of the Year?
14-02-2020
BBC 1
Series 3: 9. Sausages And Wine
The Shrewsbury Food Festival plays host to first generation farmer Sam and the family-run Kerry Vale Vineyard, as they try to sell out of their rare breed pork and English wine.
13-02-2020
BBC 1
Series 3: 8. Dexter Cattle
Veterinary surgeon Robin goes head to head with experienced breeder 81-year-old Di with their diminutive Dexter cattle in the national competition at the Royal Norfolk Show.
12-02-2020
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Series 3: 7. Sausage And Herbs
Passionate pig farmer Keith and budding herb grower Peter battle the temperamental British weather to get their premium produce to families and friends at the long-established B ...
11-02-2020
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