The Farmers' Country Showdown
The Farmers' Country Showdown

The Farmers' Country Showdown

2017 7 Seasons 135 Episodes ⭐ 0.0 Documentary

Series celebrating inspirational farming families and the rural events where they showcase their hard work, as they try to win the top prizes.

Series celebrating inspirational farming families and the rural events where they showcase their hard work, as they try to win the top prizes.

Seasons & Episodes

EP 1

Dairy Cattle

Today, dairy farmers Ben and Holly from Eynsford in Kent come up against their neighbour and friend Trevor from Guston a

EP 2

Farmers Against the Odds

Today, five groups of dedicated farmers from across the country will be up against each other as they try and win this y

EP 3

Sheepdog Trials

Today, sheepdog trainers and farmers Shirley from Lancashire and Yorkshire-based John compete alongside man's best frien

EP 4

Beef Cattle

Today, cattle farmers Robert and Sandie from West Sussex and Hertfordshire-based Bridget go into the ring against the be

EP 5

Diversification Awards

Today, three inspirational farming families with real ingenuity and determination are up against each other for this yea

EP 6

Pigs

Pig-farming family Clive, Hilary and Rebecca from the south west of England and Barbara from Wales hope to win prizes fo

EP 7

Ludlow

Dairy farmer turned ice cream maker Gillian from Droitwich and Wolverhampton-based rapeseed oil artisans Rupert and Trac

EP 8

Horses

Traditional farmers and horsemen Robert from the New Forest and Dan from the Surrey Hills show the skill and passion nee

EP 9

Sheep

Dorset-based sheep farmers Jo and Dan from Beaminster and Jon and Justine from Stalbridge get ready to show off the best

EP 10

Cream Awards

Two young farmers with cutting-edge ideas compete against each other in the Cream Awards. Hayden from Helston and Jack f

EP 11

Alpacas

Alpaca breeders Barbara and Paul from Cumbria and Jean and Stewart from Scotland show off these gentle and characterful

EP 12

Cheese

The cheddar-making Clothier family from Somerset and Pylle-based goats' cheesemaker Roger compete against the cream of t

EP 13

Winter Pigs

Farming series. Pig farmers Nick from Gamlingay and David from Leeds show their large whites in a bid to bring home the

EP 14

Wine

Winemakers Bob, Annie and Sam from Bodmin and Kim and John from Penzance put their wines to the test during blind tastin

EP 15

College Challenge

Next-generation farmers Luke and Alice from Daventry and Iwan from Wales have their farming knowledge put to the test at

EP 1

Sheepdogs

Today, sheepdog trainers and farmers James Read from Lincolnshire and Cheshire-based James Gilman will compete alongside

EP 2

Poultry

Today the Rev. Daniel Reed from Cornwall shows his prize-winning ducks, while Gabbie Franklin from Herefordshire exhibit

EP 3

Honey and Veg

Today, two Produce Farmers hope to sell out at London's oldest Farmers Market, in Islington. They are Nigel Dyer, fruit

EP 4

Killin

Today it's a battle of the clans at Killin Agricultural Show in Scotland, as local farmers Neil and Eilihd Campbell face

EP 5

Edenbridge Pigs

Today pig farmers Debbie Dallaway from Hawkhurst in Kent, and Sussex-based mother-son duo Michaela and Oliver, hope thei

EP 6

Goats

Today at the Cotswold's Moreton-in-Marsh Show, competitive Oxfordshire-based breeder Betty Judge shows 21 of her cherish

EP 7

Gin and Eggs

Today Cornish poultry farmer Rebecca Tonks hopes to attract attention to her new egg products at the Speciality And Fine

EP 8

Shire Horses

Today 23 year-old horse breeder Molly from Kent and Surrey-based friends Jackie and Paul have winning on their minds, as

EP 9

Against the Odds

Today five groups of dedicated farmers from across the country go up against each other as they try and win this year's

EP 10

Sheep

Sheep farmers Neil and Rhian from the Brecon Beacons and Crymych-based shepherds Mandy and Derek hope to beat the compet

EP 11

Farm Worker of the Year

Today three influential farm workers, all essential to the success of their farms, go up against each other. They are al

EP 12

Flowers

Today flower farmer Natalie Davies from Worcester and arable farmer Cate Morris from Gloucestershire will use flowers fr

EP 13

Venison and Beer

Today two very different farm producers attend the annual Farnham Food Festival to sell their products to the public. Ga

EP 14

Dexter Cattle Auction

Cattle farmers Kim from Somerset and husband-wife team Geoff and Beverley head to Sedgemoor Auction, one of the largest

EP 15

Gransden Pigs

Pedigree pig farmers David and Linda from Essex and Hayley Lake from Norfolk have their eyes on the prize when they ente

EP 16

Ploughing

Farmers and traditional horsemen Paul from Bedfordshire and John from Hampshire show the skill and passion needed to do

EP 17

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.

EP 18

Apples and Pears

Two fruit-growing 'apple entrepreneurs' compete at the Malvern Autumn Show. Both want to give their exceptional fruit an

EP 19

Salt and Crisps

At the Speciality and Fine Food Fair in London, potato farmer Anthony Froggatt hopes to attract interest in his premium

EP 20

Diversification Award

Three inspirational farming families, with real ingenuity and determination, are up against each other for the Diversifi

EP 1

Honey and Veg

Ireland's only full-time female beekeeper Valentine Hodges and market gardener John McCormick meet their regular custome

EP 2

Sheep and Pigs

Sheep farmers Ian and Fiona compete at the Yeovil Show alongside the Wills family, who run a mixed farm and exhibit pigs

EP 3

Flowers

Flower farmer Shelley Sishton and sweet pea grower Darren Everest compete at the Kent County Show. Their displays are be

EP 4

Sheep and Goats

Dairy farmer Tereza shows her prize goats with the help of young protege Matthew at the Tendring Hundred Show, while asp

EP 5

Cattle

Highland cattle farmers Simon and Emma show their finest bull and dream of winning big at the Great Yorkshire Show. In t

EP 6

Sheep and Honey

Inner-city farm manager Tom competes with his show-winning sheep at the vibrant London-based Lambeth Country Show, while

EP 7

Sausage and Herbs

Passionate pig farmer Keith and budding herb grower Peter battle the temperamental British weather to get their premium

EP 8

Dexter Cattle

Veterinary surgeon Robin goes head to head with experienced breeder 81-year-old Di with their diminutive Dexter cattle i

EP 9

Sausages and Wine

The Shrewsbury Food Festival plays host to first generation farmer Sam and the family-run Kerry Vale Vineyard, as they t

EP 10

Young Farmer Awards

Three passionate young farmers, the next generation of rising talent, battle it out at The Farmers Weekly Awards. Who wi

EP 11

Ice Cream and Cider

Goat ice cream producers Ian and Lauren and seventh-generation farmers turned cider producers Shawn and Trudie compete w

EP 12

Alpacas

Alpaca farmers Ian and Caroline and former circus ringmaster turned farmer Drew compete with their alpacas for coveted r

EP 13

Chorizo and Sausages

Northern Ireland's first charcuterie maker, Alistair, is joined by Kenny and Jennifer (whose menagerie of animals are st

EP 14

Sheep

It doesn't get tougher than showing sheep at the most prestigious Welsh show. Mother and daughter team Bethan and Elinor

EP 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

EP 16

Sheep

The Kent County Show's sheep competition sees luxury sheep breeder Renee and farmers Ed and Gemma take to the ring. With

EP 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

EP 18

Shire Horses

Two families who are multigenerational shire horse breeders exhibit their prize-winning pedigrees and compete for glory

EP 19

Cattle

Two Welsh pedigree cattle farmers battle it out at with the best of the best at Europe's largest agricultural event, the

EP 20

Diversification Awards

When making a living in farming, sometimes taking big risks can make a difference. Three inspirational farming families

EP 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 Pala

EP 2

Norfolk - Pigs

Passionate pig owners the Cullingtons and farming couple Chris and Julie hope to turn their dreams into reality and win

EP 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 Sout

EP 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 t

EP 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

EP 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

EP 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

EP 8

Isle of Wight - Sheep

First-time farmers Paige and Kingsley show their sheep at the Isle of Wight show in the hope that it will bring them one

EP 9

Northumberland - Sheepdogs

International sheepdog breeder David and farmer Brenda battle the temperamental British weather with their pedigree dogs

EP 10

Awards - Farming Family

Hardworking families across the UK who work around the clock to make their farms a success compete to win the much-covet

EP 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

EP 12

Ryedale - Sheep

Veteran farming family The Dunns and retired businessman Stephen are all heading to Ryedale to show off their finest she

EP 13

Bath - Cheese and Sausages

Bath and its beautiful architecture is the backdrop for one of the oldest farmers' markets in Britain where Hugh will be

EP 14

Tendring - Cattle

British White Cattle farmers Vivien, a retired GP, and David and Angela are hoping to help keep their rare breeds alive

EP 15

Awards - Diversification

Making a living from farming today is hard graft and taking big risks can help a farm survive. Today, three inspirationa

EP 16

Droitwich - Gin & Crisps

Baing launched at the Droitwich Food Festival are a unique juneberry gin and Herefordshire-inspired crisps sold in envir

EP 17

Driffield - Cattle

Cattle farmers Alison and Colin compete against their young protegees Katie and Hannah at the Driffield Show. Will eithe

EP 18

Scottish Game Fair - Potato Vodka & Game

Two dedicated farming families are hoping to impress potential buyers at the Scottish Game Fair with their farm-produced

EP 19

Awards - Farm Manager

Three exceptional farm managers, all critical to the day-to-day running and future success of their farms, are nominated

EP 20

Marylebone Market - Fruit, Veg & Cheese

The Akiki family with their biodynamic fruit and vegetables and cheesemaking family the Spierings are hoping to sell the

EP 1

Moseley Veg.

Sheep and arable farmers John and his son Ed head to the vibrant Moseley farmers’ market, but when they arrive their p

EP 2

Hexham

In the beautiful town of Hexham, its fortnightly market brings hope to farmer Andrew and daughter Emma, who are eager to

EP 3

Axbridge

At Axbridge Farmers’ Market, our farmers hope to make a profit - Jack and Nina with their farm-produced trout products

EP 4

Longshaw

Two proud farmers, Jim and Stuart, compete in one of the UK’s oldest and most prestigious sheepdog trials at Longshaw.

EP 5

South of England Agricultural Show

Cider-makers Liz and Mike bring their produce to the South of England Agricultural Show. Meanwhile, the Pannell family a

EP 6

Stokesley

Two families prepare for the farmers' market in historic Stokesley - rare-breed pig farmers Nigel and Benjamin, and the

EP 7

Ashfields

The Stafford and Alvis families gear up for a horse-carriage marathon, including Katy Alvis, who has represented Great B

EP 8

Ludlow

Two farming families rely on Ludlow market to sell their produce - David and George with their premium ciders and Liam a

EP 9

Exeter

Two couples prepare for big sales at Exeter farmers' market. Janet and Andy are hoping to sell some of their chickens, w

EP 10

Moseley Wine

A father-and-son team sell their organic fruit and nuts at Moseley farmers' market, and Leon and his brother-in-law Pete

EP 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,

EP 12

Petersfield

Mike and grandson Jan prepare for Petersfield market, hoping to sell their cheeses and home-grown veg alongside Phil and

EP 13

Melton Mowbray

At one of the UK's oldest livestock markets in Melton Mowbray, sheep farmers Elizabeth and Mitchel, with fellow sellers

EP 14

Creake Abbey

Young farmer Izzi, with the produce from her cows, is heading to the beautiful Creake Abbey Farmer’s Market alongside

EP 15

Cowbridge

Two hard-working farming couples go to the close-knit Cowbridge Farmers’ Market in south Wales. Elwyn and his partner

EP 16

Cullompton

Donna and sons gear up to sell bacon butties, pulled pork wraps and burgers at Cullompton Food Festival. Melanie and Pet

EP 17

Winchester

Beekeepers Debbie and Chris collect honey from their hives, while fruit and vegetable farmers Paul and Jackie gather the

EP 18

Stroud

Sisters Rowan and Lily create natural cosmetics from plants grown in their garden to take to Stroud Farmers’ Market al

EP 19

Bowhouse Cheese

Two Scottish farming families hope to make healthy sales at the Bowhouse market in Fife: Robert and Jane, with their dai

EP 20

Farden

Billy and his nephew face the national champion - Billy's father - at a sheepdog trial, and we meet Melissa and Kenny, w

EP 1

Edenbridge and Oxted Agricultural Show

Sarah loves her Kunekune pigs and hopes the judges at the Edenbridge and Oxted Agricultural Show do too. Meanwhile, Fran

EP 2

Royal Cheshire County Show

The Royal Cheshire County Show sees Dutch spotted sheep farming couple Becky and Matt from Derbyshire go head-to-head in

EP 3

Stroud Farmers’ Market

Livestock farmers Luke and Rebecca and fruit growers Helen and David rely on selling at Stroud Farmers’ Market. It’s

EP 4

Ashbourne Show

Dairy farmers Jo and Alex return to Ashbourne Show with their prize-winning Jersey cows. Shire horse breeder John and da

EP 5

Blenheim Palace Food Festival

Sheep farmers Tim and Tanya have a go at selling their vodka at Blenheim Palace Food Festival. Wye Valley brothers Matt

EP 6

Mid Devon Show

For Sharon and Andrew, showing their Coloured Ryeland sheep at the Mid Devon Show is a family affair. Gillian and Ian ar

EP 7

Lancashire Game & Country Festival

Free range pig farming couple SJ and Nat and organic cattle farmers Emma and Ian try to sell their homegrown food at the

EP 8

Westmorland County Show

Alpaca farmers Debbie and Paul hope their hard work preparing to compete at the Westmorland County Show will be rewarded

EP 9

Edenbridge & Oxted Agricultural Show

Pig farmer Paul and sheep farmer Hannah compete in front of the judges for prize rosettes at Edenbridge & Oxted Agricult

EP 10

Abergavenny Food Festival

Chilli farmers Kai and Neil launch their new chilli ice cream at Abergavenny Food Festival. Kevin and Natalie also get c

EP 11

Mid-Somerset Show

Farmer Rhian and her children take their sheep to be judged at the Mid-Somerset Show. Dairy farmer Fred is also returnin

EP 12

Lewes Farmers Market

Two farming couples brave the elements at Lewes Farmers Market in Sussex in the hope that customers will turn up to buy

EP 13

Macclesfield Sheep Dog Trials

Experienced sheepdog triallists Ross and James, along with their sons, face tough competition, bad weather and difficult

EP 14

Shipbourne Farmers’ Market

Local cheesemakers Carla and Robin, along with fruit farmer Tom, hope a sunny day at Shipbourne Farmers’ Market in Ken

EP 15

Staffordshire County Show

Pig farmer Peter returns to the Staffordshire County Show for the first time since he was a teenager. For show day, Lian

EP 16

Mid Devon Show

For Louise and Olly, a prize for their Beltex sheep at the Mid Devon Show is vital for their future. Amelia and Ben’s

EP 17

Westmorland County Show

Cattle farmers Rodney and Annabell go all out to try to win top prizes for their pedigree cows at the Westmorland County

EP 18

Staffordshire County Show

Rare breeds farmer Lyn and her sons compete with their sheep at the Staffordshire County Show, while Jersey cattle farme

EP 19

Guildford Farmers’ Market

Livestock farmers Ian and Luke hope their high-welfare meat will sell well at Guildford Farmers’ Market. Fruit farmer

EP 20

The Royal Cheshire County Show

Two hopeful goat farming couples, Sam and Jess from Sheffield and Mark and Graeme from Catterick, compete in an intense

EP 1

Kilnsey Show

Busy tenant farming couple David and Charlotte rear their sheep and cattle in the heart of the Yorkshire Dales with help

EP 2

Lavenham Farmers' Market

New farmer Greg has spent the past two years transforming a derelict council plot into a fruit and veg haven. After miss

EP 3

Heckington Show - Shire Horses

Committed horseman John is devoted to his shire horses Richard and George, who live at stables near Grimsby that John bu

EP 4

Edenbridge & Oxted - Sheep and Pigs

Hard grafters Gussie and her mum Susan are a driving force on their family livestock farm in East Sussex, where three ge

EP 5

Melplash Show

Diana and Nigel are devoted to all the animals on their Devon farm, but Diana's shire horses hold a special place in her

EP 6

Royal Welsh Show - Pigs

Morgan and Tasha have only been pig farmers for a couple of years, but with over 100 pigs on their rented land near Pres

EP 7

Ludlow Food Festival - Cider and Meat

Brothers Denis and Eric have lived and worked on their Herefordshire family farm for nearly 40 years. As well as rearing

EP 8

Ripley Farmers' Market

Tracey and Graham only became farmers 13 years ago, and in that time have invested everything to establish their thrivin

EP 9

Barnard Castle Farmers' Market

Cheesemakers Allison and Jonathan and rapeseed oil farmers Olly and Francesca head to Barnard Castle Farmers’ Market,

EP 10

Moreton Show

Annie’s majestic Highland cattle, along with Tanya and her sons’ prize pygmy goats gear up to wow the judges at the

EP 11

Lambeth Country Show

Dedicated city farmers Claire at Surrey Docks Farm and Tom from Stepney City Farm hope their London-reared sheep rack up

EP 12

Okehampton Show

Farming couples Debbie and Arthur, along with Ada and Russell, head to Devon’s Okehampton Show with their loyal famili

EP 13

Lenham Farmers' Market

Farming couple Robert and Catherine sell their cider for the first time at Lenham Country Market in Kent, while seasoned

EP 14

Edenbridge and Oxted - Goats and Cows

First time competitors James and Louisa enter the ring with their Jersey cows at Edenbridge and Oxted Agricultural Show,

EP 15

Tenbury Show

Farming families Ben, Laura and their kids, along with Vicky, Rob and son Dan, compete with their best sheep at Tenbury

EP 16

Ludlow Food Festival - Cheese and Truffles

Shropshire cheesemakers Sarah and Paul, along with truffle growers Mike and Michelle, hope for a lucrative day of sales

EP 17

Wensleydale Show

Young farmer Katie parades her Jersey cows, along with sibling duo Beth and Luke and their Limousin cattle, all pinning

EP 18

Royal Welsh Show - Goats & Ponies

The Royal Welsh Show sees goat farmer Liz and Welsh pony breeder Kitty face the scrutiny of the judges, hoping their har

EP 19

Heckington Show - Sheep

Sheep farming couple Martyn and Sadie compete against friends and rivals Richard and Sarah at Lincolnshire’s Heckingto

EP 20

Gillingham and Shaftesbury Show

Goat farmers Richard and Sophie sell their goat's milk ice cream at the Gillingham and Shaftesbury Show, while Tom and E

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