The Farmers' Country Showdown

Season 3

20 episodes · Jan 7, 2019

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  • S3E1

    Honey and Veg

    Jan 7, 201945m

    Ireland's only full-time female beekeeper Valentine Hodges and market gardener John McCormick meet their regular customers and discover new ones while selling their skincare products and organic vegetables at St George's weekly market in central Belfast.

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  • S3E2

    Sheep and Pigs

    Jan 8, 201945m

    Sheep farmers Ian and Fiona compete at the Yeovil Show alongside the Wills family, who run a mixed farm and exhibit pigs. All hope to build their reputations for prizewinning stock.

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  • S3E3

    Flowers

    Jan 9, 201945m

    Flower farmer Shelley Sishton and sweet pea grower Darren Everest compete at the Kent County Show. Their displays are bespoke and spectacular as they go all out for a gold card.

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  • S3E4

    Sheep and Goats

    Jan 10, 201945m

    Dairy farmer Tereza shows her prize goats with the help of young protege Matthew at the Tendring Hundred Show, while aspiring farmer and agricultural assessor Mark competes for recognition of his young Southdown flock.

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  • S3E5

    Cattle

    Jan 11, 201945m

    Highland cattle farmers Simon and Emma show their finest bull and dream of winning big at the Great Yorkshire Show. In the shorthorn category, Stuart and Gail take a big step and show their livestock for the first time.

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  • S3E6

    Sheep and Honey

    Jan 14, 201945m

    Inner-city farm manager Tom competes with his show-winning sheep at the vibrant London-based Lambeth Country Show, while beekeeper Paul strives to sell his produce to support local charities close to his heart.

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  • S3E7

    Sausage and Herbs

    Jan 15, 201945m

    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 Blackheath Farmers' Market.

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  • S3E8

    Dexter Cattle

    Jan 16, 201945m

    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.

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  • S3E9

    Sausages and Wine

    Jan 17, 201945m

    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.

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  • S3E10

    Young Farmer Awards

    Jan 18, 201945m

    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?

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  • S3E11

    Ice Cream and Cider

    Jan 21, 201945m

    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 produce at the Great British Food Festival.

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  • S3E12

    Alpacas

    Jan 22, 201945m

    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.

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  • S3E13

    Chorizo and Sausages

    Jan 23, 201945m

    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 home-reared chorizo and meat at the Irish Game Fair.

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  • S3E14

    Sheep

    Jan 24, 201945m

    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 their Welsh mountain sheep at the largest country show in Europe, the mighty Royal Welsh.

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  • S3E15

    Farm Worker Awards

    Jan 25, 201945m

    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.

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  • S3E16

    Sheep

    Jan 28, 201945m

    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 sights set high.

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  • S3E17

    Rapeseed Oil and Buffalo

    Jan 29, 201945m

    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.

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  • S3E18

    Shire Horses

    Jan 30, 201945m

    Two families who are multigenerational shire horse breeders exhibit their prize-winning pedigrees and compete for glory at the Royal Cheshire Show.

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  • S3E19

    Cattle

    Jan 31, 201945m

    Two Welsh pedigree cattle farmers battle it out at with the best of the best at Europe's largest agricultural event, the Royal Welsh Show. Winning here means everything to their farms and the families who go all out for red.

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  • S3E20

    Diversification Awards

    Feb 1, 201945m

    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 one can be crowned Diversification Farmer of the Year at the Farmers Weekly Awards.

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