The Farmers' Country Showdown Season 7 Episodes

Episode 1

Lavenham Farmers' Market

45 mins

New farmer Greg has spent the past two years transforming a derelict council plot into a fruit and veg haven. After missing the countryside while working as a yacht crew member, and then overcoming heart surgery, Greg's mission now is to provide fresh quality food to his community. As a new business making little profit, selling at award-winning Lavenham Farmers' Market is a vital source of income, so creating an eye-catching stall to show off his colourful harvest is key.

Episode 2

Heckington Show - Shire Horses

Wed, Jan 4, 2023 45 mins

Committed horseman John is devoted to his shire horses Richard and George, who live at stables near Grimsby that John built for them. Shires are now a rare breed, and John fears for their future. By competing at Lincolnshire's Heckington Show, he hopes to raise awareness of their champion qualities and rack up some rosettes with help at the reins from friend Terri, who is showing for the first time.

Episode 3

Edenbridge & Oxted - Sheep and Pigs

Thu, Jan 5, 2023 45 mins

Hard grafters Gussie and her mum Susan are a driving force on their family livestock farm in East Sussex, where three generations muck in every day to get the work done. Gussie's passion is her Welsh pigs, and she his as keen for her pedigree team to scoop up awards at Edenbridge & Oxted Agricultural Show.

Episode 4

Melplash Show

Mon, Jan 9, 2023 45 mins

Episode 5

Royal Welsh Show - Pigs

Tue, Jan 10, 2023 45 mins

Morgan and Tasha have only been pig farmers for a couple of years, but with over 100 pigs on their rented land near Prestatyn, they definitely mean business. However, funding their young farm is a constant concern. As first timers at the Royal Welsh Show, they want their Duroc pigs to turn the judge's head, in particular their favourite boar, Sully.

Episode 6

Ludlow Food Festival - Cider and Meat

Wed, Jan 11, 2023 45 mins

Episode 7

Ripley Farmers' Market

Thu, Jan 12, 2023 45 mins

Tracey and Graham only became farmers 13 years ago, and in that time have invested everything to establish their thriving goat herd. They need to earn a living from their homemade goat's cheese and soap, so Ripley Farmers' Market in Surrey is a vital lifeline. Run by volunteers, this village market has not only won awards but gives them out, and Tracey and Graham receive some surprise news.

Episode 8

Barnard Castle Farmers' Market

Mon, Jan 16, 2023 45 mins

Cheesemakers Allison and Jonathan and rapeseed oil farmers Olly and Francesca head to Barnard Castle Farmers' Market, County Durham, to try and secure a successful day's takings.

Episode 9

Moreton Show

Tue, Jan 17, 2023 45 mins

Annie's majestic Highland cattle, along with Tanya and her sons' prize pygmy goats gear up to wow the judges at the Moreton-in-Marsh show in Gloucestershire.

Episode 10

Lambeth Country Show

Wed, Jan 18, 2023 45 mins

Dedicated city farmers Claire at Surrey Docks Farm and Tom from Stepney City Farm hope their London-reared sheep rack up lots of rosette wins at the Lambeth Country Show.

Episode 11

Okehampton Show

Thu, Jan 19, 2023 45 mins

Farming couples Debbie and Arthur, along with Ada and Russell, head to Devon's Okehampton Show with their loyal families to win recognition for their pedigree cattle from the judges.

Episode 12

Lenham Farmers' Market

Mon, Jan 23, 2023 45 mins

Farming couple Robert and Catherine sell their cider for the first time at Lenham Country Market in Kent, while seasoned beekeepers Vince and Sue create a buzz with their honey.

Episode 13

Tenbury Show

Wed, Jan 25, 2023 45 mins

Farming families Ben, Laura and their kids, along with Vicky, Rob and son Dan, compete with their best sheep at Tenbury Countryside Show, hoping their hard work will be rewarded.

Episode 14

Ludlow Food Festival - Cheese and Truffles

Thu, Jan 26, 2023 45 mins

Episode 15

Wensleydale Show

Mon, Jan 30, 2023 45 mins

Young farmer Katie parades her Jersey cows, along with sibling duo Beth and Luke and their Limousin cattle, all pinning their hopes on winning at Wensleydale Agricultural Show.

Episode 16

Royal Welsh Show - Goats & Ponies

Tue, Jan 31, 2023 45 mins

The Royal Welsh Show sees goat farmer Liz and Welsh pony breeder Kitty face the scrutiny of the judges, hoping their hard work will be rewarded.

Episode 17

Heckington Show - Sheep

Wed, Feb 1, 2023 45 mins

Sheep farming couple Martyn and Sadie compete against friends and rivals Richard and Sarah at Lincolnshire's Heckington Show, a headline event for their rare breed Lincoln Longwools.