The Farmers' Country Showdown
The Farmers' Country Showdown is a TV show on BBC2. Series celebrating inspirational farming families and the rural events where they showcase their hard work as they try to win the top prizes. The program has been available since 2026. A total of 19 episodes have been broadcast, most recently in August 2026.
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The Farmers' Country Showdown
Two hopeful goat farming couples, Sam and Jess from Sheffield and Mark and Graeme from Catterick, compete in an intense day of judging at the Royal Cheshire County Show.
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Livestock farmers Ian and Luke hope their high-welfare meat will sell well at Guildford Farmers’ Market. Fruit farmer John also hopes the hot weather will draw in customers.
Rare breeds farmer Lyn and her sons compete with their sheep at the Staffordshire County Show, while Jersey cattle farmers Jan, David and daughter Fiona hope to become champions.
Cattle farmers Rodney and Annabell go all out to try to win top prizes for their pedigree cows at the Westmorland County Show in Cumbria, as do Helen and Thomas.
For Louise and Olly, a prize for their Beltex sheep at the Mid Devon Show is vital for their future. Amelia and Ben’s Charollais sheep also meet the best breeders in the country.
Pig farmer Peter returns to the Staffordshire County Show for the first time since he was a teenager. For show day, Lianne and Mark give their South Devon cows a beauty makeover.
Local cheesemakers Carla and Robin, along with fruit farmer Tom, hope a sunny day at Shipbourne Farmers Market in Kent translates into a big customer turnout and plenty of sales.
Experienced sheepdog triallists Ross and James, along with their sons, face tough competition, bad weather and difficult sheep at the prestigious Macclesfield sheepdog trials.
Farmer Rhian and her children take their sheep to be judged at the Mid-Somerset Show. Dairy farmer Fred is also returning to defend his championship title, so the pressure is on.
Chilli farmers Kai and Neil launch their new chilli ice cream at Abergavenny Food Festival. Kevin and Natalie also get customers’ taste buds tingling with their cider and juice.
Pig farmer Paul and sheep farmer Hannah compete in front of the judges for prize rosettes at Edenbridge & Oxted Agricultural Show, with welcome help from family and friends.
Alpaca farmers Debbie and Paul hope their hard work preparing to compete at the Westmorland County Show will be rewarded by success in the judging ring.
Free range pig farming couple SJ and Nat and organic cattle farmers Emma and Ian try to sell their homegrown food at the Lancashire Game and Country Festival.
For Sharon and Andrew, showing their Coloured Ryeland sheep at the Mid Devon Show is a family affair. Gillian and Ian are among the competitors, and tears flow as results come in.
Series 6
Dairy farmers Jo and Alex return to Ashbourne Show with their prize-winning Jersey cows. Shire horse breeder John and daughter Catherine also hope for rosette success.
Livestock farmers Luke and Rebecca and fruit growers Helen and David rely on selling at Stroud Farmers’ Market. It’s full-on for five hours to secure a successful day’s takings.
The Royal Cheshire County Show sees Dutch spotted sheep farming couple Becky and Matt from Derbyshire go head-to-head in the show ring with Sharron and Peter from Yorkshire.
Sarah loves her Kunekune pigs and hopes the judges at the Edenbridge and Oxted Agricultural Show do too. Meanwhile, Frances, Simon and their Dexter cows make their debut here.
Two farming couples brave the elements at Lewes Farmers Market in Sussex in the hope that customers will turn up to buy their quality meat.