The Farmers' Country Showdown S07  E06-E10 (1280x720p HD, 50fps, soft Eng subs)  

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

E06 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 Prestatyn, they definitely mean business. However, funding their young farm is a constant concern. As first timers at the Royal Welsh Show, they want their Duroc pigs to turn the judge’s head, in particular their favourite boar, Sully. Meanwhile, Amanda’s farm near Abergavenny is home to her beloved Saddleback pigs. Looking after her latest litter of curious piglets is a full-on task, but she is passionate about rearing the best of breed and is a past master in the competition ring. She also wants rosette wins at the Royal Welsh to seal her reputation as a pedigree breeder. Show day brings the hottest temperature ever recorded in Wales, and the pigs need to be kept cool and comfortable while the farmers weather an unpredictable day of judging.

E07 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 their native breed cattle, they’re proud of the orchards they’ve tended over the decades, which they now use to make award-winning cider and perry. As experienced sellers at Ludlow Food Festival in Shropshire, they know that serving up plenty of samples and flavours will be a magnet for buyers. Meanwhile, for Powys livestock farmers Joanne and Nigel, it’s all hands on deck getting their hot food stand ready for the hungry hordes of festivalgoers. Luckily, their children, now in their twenties, are on hand to help. For both these farming families, the hard work of being at the festival will be worth it if they win the loyalty of new customers and take home a healthy profit to plough back into their businesses.

E08 Ripley Farmers' Market
Tracey and Graham only became farmers 13 years ago, and in that time have invested everything to establish their thriving goat herd. They need to earn a living from their homemade goat’s cheese and soap, so Ripley Farmers’ Market in Surrey is a vital lifeline. Run by volunteers, this village market has not only won awards but gives them out, and Tracey and Graham receive some surprise news. Meanwhile, young farmer Ellie is pulling out the stops to support the family business and has to go it alone on market day for the first time, as mum Penny and partner Nigel are needed on the farm. With a few hundred kilos of home-reared beef, pork and chicken in tow, Ellie’s under pressure to get ready on time, win over her customers and bank plenty of sales.

E09 Barnard Castle Farmers' Market
Cheesemaking couple Allison and Jonathan in Teesdale are determined to work and live sustainably on their smallholding and do it with gusto. But with a dairy, café and glamping huts to run, as well as animals to feed, selling their award-winning cheeses at Barnard Castle Farmers’ Market in County Durham is a vital source of income. Jonathan is armed with samples of their new dessert cheese and is keen to coax customers to try before they buy.
Meanwhile, near Darlington, Olly and Francesca, with help from mum Heather and their young daughter, are bottling up their home-grown rapeseed oil on the family farm. Francesca’s keen eye for design means she’s focused on making sure their bottles catch the eye of passing customers. Both families rely on Barnard Castle Farmers’ Market for their livelihood, and it’s full-on for five hours to secure a successful day’s takings.

E10 The Farmers' Country ShowdownSeries 7  Episode 10 of 20
Annie has rung the changes on her Warwickshire tenant farm by introducing and breeding a fine herd of Highland cattle. Her majestic animals have appeared in fashion photoshoots and picked up several awards in the judging ring. With help from her sons and other young helpers, Annie is hoping for repeat success at the Moreton-in-Marsh show in Gloucestershire.
Meanwhile, Tanya and her sons are getting their sociable pygmy goats in the mood with some music and walking practice. Juggling jobs off the farm with raising a family, Tanya is keen for the boys to rear their gentle goats so they can take them into care home and hospices for others to enjoy. For both families, facing the judges leads to some surprising results.

First broadcast: January 2023    
Duration:  44 minutes per episode    
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