The team arrive at Curraghmore Estate to confront the scale of the challenge ahead.
Planting begins in earnest as soil testing reveals both promise and uncertainty.
Pressure mounts on the fledgling veg box scheme and early crops struggle to meet demand
With crops coming in but sales lagging, the team faces the danger of surplus. Months of labour risk being wasted as hard decisions must be made about pricing, markets and values.
New routes to market emerge as the team push beyond veg boxes alone. Restaurants, retailers and large-scale catering offer hope but only if the farm can deliver consistently.
Soil DNA reveals exceptionally rich land. Plans unfold for orchards, restored buildings and sustainability, culminating in a grand gala dinner featuring food grown on the farm.
