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 8 episodes have been broadcast, most recently in July 2026.
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The Farmers' Country Showdown
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.
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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.
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.
June 2026
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.