A potent pest threatens crops on Tom's farm. Ally tries to save his soya crop from hungry pigeons. In Shropshire, Ian has inventive plans to improve his rescue pigs' lives.
Rural crime hits Pete and Ally in Herefordshire as thieves strike right before harvest. In Cambridgeshire, Tom clashes with a worker. A huge bull poses a dilemma for farmer Ian.
Mechanical failure and a mini twister hit Ally as he tries to bale a £10,000 grass harvest. Absent staff and a huge pie order put the heat on Ian and Stef in their farm bakery.
A one-ton bull causes problems for Ian as he attempts to grow his cattle herd. Plus, a potentially disastrous barn fire keeps Tom and Joe alert as they stack the hay harvest.
Ian's fleet of ageing tractors buckle under the strain of the first harvest of the year. Ally faces spiralling costs as his new campsite venture slips months behind schedule.
Tom has a potential disaster on his hands when strong winds flatten his wheat field on the eve of harvest. Plus, Ally tries to auction some rusty farm kit to raise some fast cash.
Ian's cattle face an important day as they are tested for bovine tuberculosis. And, Ally uses Viking woodcraft skills to build a fence for his new camping side business.
Tom seeks expert help to save one of his ancient hedgerows. Meanwhile, Ian has a loose pig on his hands when one of them escapes during weigh-in.
Three British farmers trying to run three very different family farms across the UK reveal the challenges and rewards that come with making a living off the land.
Three British farmers try to run three very different family farms, revealing the challenges and rewards that come with making a living off the land.
Bad weather puts Ally in a difficult situation. Plus, in the Peak District they’re preparing for the annual sheep sale and the Brewers welcome a new member to the farm.
It’s time to test for bovine tuberculosis on the Brewer farm. Meanwhile, a new combine could make or break Ally and Pete’s harvest and Joanna is left in charge of the farm.
The Brewers begin their yearly maize harvest. In the Peak District, the building of a new pig pen doesn’t go to plan plus an unwelcome discovery causes stress for Ally.
Ally splashes out on modern, high-tech machinery, but his dad isn’t convinced it is worth it. Plus, a long heatwave causes many problems for the Brewers.
Joanna has a crash course in tractor driving that doesn’t go smoothly. Pete invests in second-hand equipment and Ally has a unique idea to help the farm’s income.
The Shimwells must complete a building project to protect their sheep. The River Wye bursts its banks in Herefordshire threatening thousands of pounds worth of crops.
The Shimwells find out if their £6,000 investment in new sheep was worth it. The Brewers have discovered a potentially disastrous leak in their silo.
It’s lambing season on Dale Farm, and Joanna is tested when she’s drafted in as an emergency midwife. Pete’s impatience fertilising a field could spell disaster.
It’s a big day for the Shimwells as they take two hand-reared pigs to the abattoir. The Brewers battle to control their cattle after a long winter indoors.
The Brewers spend £80,000 on a brand-new forage wagon. Joanna struggles to repair an old tractor, and Ally is concerned a vital bridge might collapse.
