The Farmers' Country Showdown Season 5, Episode 8: Ludlow

1

Moseley Veg.

Sheep and arable farmers John and his son Ed head to the vibrant Moseley farmers’ market, but when they arrive their pitch location threatens to put a dent in their earnings. The stoic Styan family, meanwhile, need to sell as much veg as possible to make some much-needed repairs to their windblown farm.

43 min

2

Hexham

In the beautiful town of Hexham, its fortnightly market brings hope to farmer Andrew and daughter Emma, who are eager to make good sales of their lamb and beef, and young couple Lee and Shelly who, after grabbing the opportunity of a lifetime, took over Lee’s parent’s cattery business and began raising Tamworth pigs.

43 min

3

Axbridge

At Axbridge Farmers’ Market, our farmers hope to make a profit - Jack and Nina with their farm-produced trout products, and brothers Andy and Tim with their rapeseed oils and sauces.

43 min

4

Longshaw

Two proud farmers, Jim and Stuart, compete in one of the UK’s oldest and most prestigious sheepdog trials at Longshaw. The competition is strong in this part of the Peak District!

45 min

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 are gearing up for the show’s poultry competition.

44 min

6

Stokesley

Two families prepare for the farmers' market in historic Stokesley - rare-breed pig farmers Nigel and Benjamin, and the Mellanby family with their harvested vegetables.

43 min

7

Ashfields

The Stafford and Alvis families gear up for a horse-carriage marathon, including Katy Alvis, who has represented Great Britain in the junior championships.

43 min

8

Ludlow

Two farming families rely on Ludlow market to sell their produce - David and George with their premium ciders and Liam and Alice with their harvested vegetables.

42 min

9

Exeter

Two couples prepare for big sales at Exeter farmers' market. Janet and Andy are hoping to sell some of their chickens, while Liv and Henry are gearing up to sell out of veg.

44 min

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 Peter seek buyers for their home-grown wines and gins.

43 min

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, Tracy and Karen, as they make honey in Perthshire, Scotland. Young couple Connie and Tom are following their dream of becoming organic vegetable growers on their modest two-acre small holding in East Neuk. Both these ambitious families are out to sell what they can at the legendary Bowhouse indoor market in Fife.

45 min

12

Petersfield

Mike and grandson Jan prepare for Petersfield market, hoping to sell their cheeses and home-grown veg alongside Phil and Sue, selling their 100-year-old secret-recipe sausages.

45 min

13

Melton Mowbray

At one of the UK's oldest livestock markets in Melton Mowbray, sheep farmers Elizabeth and Mitchel, with fellow sellers Sheila and Julia, are hoping to sell their breeding rams.

45 min

14

Creake Abbey

Young farmer Izzi, with the produce from her cows, is heading to the beautiful Creake Abbey Farmer’s Market alongside sisters Laura and Samantha and their award-winning wines.

45 min

15

Cowbridge

Two hard-working farming couples go to the close-knit Cowbridge Farmers’ Market in south Wales. Elwyn and his partner Ann-Sophie hope to unload their large range of veg, and with a baby on the way, healthy sales are needed more than ever before. Pig farmers Liz and Andrew are looking to convert another batch of shoppers to their range of charcuterie.

45 min

16

Cullompton

Donna and sons gear up to sell bacon butties, pulled pork wraps and burgers at Cullompton Food Festival. Melanie and Peter are looking to present their unique products, including homemade goat curry.

45 min

17

Winchester

Beekeepers Debbie and Chris collect honey from their hives, while fruit and vegetable farmers Paul and Jackie gather their bumper crops for the Winchester Farmers' Market.

45 min

18

Stroud

Sisters Rowan and Lily create natural cosmetics from plants grown in their garden to take to Stroud Farmers’ Market alongside dairy farmer Jess and the produce from her cows.

45 min

19

Bowhouse Cheese

Two Scottish farming families hope to make healthy sales at the Bowhouse market in Fife: Robert and Jane, with their dairy produce, and the Bruce family with their spirits and liquors.

45 min

20

Farden

Billy and his nephew face the national champion - Billy's father - at a sheepdog trial, and we meet Melissa and Kenny, who now breed and train sheepdogs after downsizing their farm.

45 min