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The Farmers' Country Showdown Season 1 Episodes
Season 1 Episode Guide
15 Episodes 2017 - 2017
Series celebrating inspirational farming families\ and the rural events where they showcase their hard work, as they try to win the top prizes.
Episode 1
Dairy Cattle
Mon, Feb 13, 2017 45 mins
Today, dairy farmers Ben and Holly from Eynsford in Kent come up against their neighbour and friend Trevor from Guston at the Edenbridge and Oxted Agricultural Show in Surrey.
Episode 2
Farmers Against the Odds
Tue, Feb 14, 2017 45 mins
Today, five groups of dedicated farmers from across the country will be up against each other as they try and win this year's 'Against the Odds' category at the British Farming Awards
Episode 3
Sheepdog Trials
Wed, Feb 15, 2017 45 mins
Today, sheepdog trainers and farmers Shirley from Lancashire and Yorkshire-based John compete alongside man's best friend at the Nidderdale Agricultural Show Sheep Dog Trials.
Episode 4
Beef Cattle
Thu, Feb 16, 2017 45 mins
Today, cattle farmers Robert and Sandie from West Sussex and Hertfordshire-based Bridget go into the ring against the best of this year's beef cows at the Edenbridge and Oxted Agricultural Show in Surrey.
Episode 5
Diversification Awards
Fri, Feb 17, 2017 45 mins
Today, three inspirational farming families with real ingenuity and determination are up against each other for this year's Diversification of the Year Award at the Farmers Weekly Awards.
Episode 6
Pigs
Mon, Feb 20, 2017 45 mins
Pig-farming family Clive, Hilary and Rebecca from the south west of England and Barbara from Wales hope to win prizes for their best pigs at the Dorset County Show.
Episode 7
Ludlow
Tue, Feb 21, 2017 45 mins
Dairy farmer turned ice cream maker Gillian from Droitwich and Wolverhampton-based rapeseed oil artisans Rupert and Tracey are selling their products at Ludlow Food Festival.
Episode 8
Horses
Wed, Feb 22, 2017 45 mins
Traditional farmers and horsemen Robert from the New Forest and Dan from the Surrey Hills show the skill and passion needed to do well in one of the country's top ploughing competitions.
Episode 9
Sheep
Thu, Feb 23, 2017 45 mins
Dorset-based sheep farmers Jo and Dan from Beaminster and Jon and Justine from Stalbridge get ready to show off the best of their flock at the Melplash Agricultural Show in Dorset.
Episode 10
Cream Awards
Fri, Feb 24, 2017 45 mins
Two young farmers with cutting-edge ideas compete against each other in the Cream Awards. Hayden from Helston and Jack from Launceston are both hoping to walk away with the Young Farmer of the Year Award.
Episode 11
Alpacas
Mon, Feb 27, 2017 45 mins
Alpaca breeders Barbara and Paul from Cumbria and Jean and Stewart from Scotland show off these gentle and characterful animals at the Westmorland County Show.
Episode 12
Cheese
Tue, Feb 28, 2017 45 mins
The cheddar-making Clothier family from Somerset and Pylle-based goats' cheesemaker Roger compete against the cream of the crop at the prestigious Global Cheese Awards in Frome.
Episode 13
Winter Pigs
Wed, Mar 1, 2017 45 mins
Pig farmers Nick from Gamlingay and David from Leeds show their large whites in a bid to bring home the bacon at the English Winter Fair.
Episode 14
Wine
Thu, Mar 2, 2017 45 mins
Winemakers Bob, Annie and Sam from Bodmin and Kim and John from Penzance put their wines to the test during blind tastings at the South West Vineyard Competition in Cornwall.
Episode 15
College Challenge
Fri, Mar 3, 2017 45 mins
Next-generation farmers Luke and Alice from Daventry and Iwan from Wales have their farming knowledge put to the test at the East of England Smithfield Festival College Challenge.