The Farmers' Country Showdown
The Farmers' Country Showdown is a reality show on BBC1. 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 2025. A total of 21 episodes have been broadcast, most recently in May 2025.
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The Farmers' Country Showdown
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!
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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.
Hexham’s fortnightly market brings hope to farmer Andrew and daughter Emma, who are selling their lamb and beef, and couple Lee and Shelly, who are selling produce from their Tamworth pigs.
The Akiki family, with their biodynamic fruit and vegetables, and cheesemaking family the Spierings are hoping to sell out of their home-grown produce at one of London’s oldest farmers markets.
Three exceptional farm managers battle it out hoping to win the title of Farm Manager of the Year at the prestigious Farmers Weekly Awards, held in London.
Two dedicated farming families are hoping to impress potential buyers at the Scottish Game Fair with farm-produced potato vodka and a selection of wild game burgers served fresh from the grill.
Cattle farmers Alison, Colin and Chester compete alongside their young protegees Katie and Hannah at the Driffield show, all hoping that their cherished cattle can win them much-coveted red rosettes.
Farming friends Mark and Sean launch their Herefordshire-inspired crisps at the Droitwich Food Festival. What will customers make of their crisps, served in an environmentally friendly packet?
Three inspirational farming families are celebrated for their ideas and ingenuity, but only one can be crowned Diversification Farmer of the Year at the Farmers Weekly Awards held in London.
British white cattle farmers Vivien, a retired GP, and David and Angela are hoping to help keep their rare breeds alive by competing at the 104th Tendring Show in Essex.
In Bath, Hugh is trying to sell his family's award-winning cheese, and the Kimber family sell their meat and dairy products straight off the farm.
Series 5
Sheep and arable farmers John and Ed head to Moseley farmers’ market to sell their produce alongside the Styan family, who grow fruit and vegetables.
Veteran farming family the Dunns and retired businessman Stephen are all heading to Ryedale to show off their finest sheep. For Stephen, this is a chance to carry on his wife’s legacy.
Two farming families are both hoping that their much-loved pygmy goats will bring them acclaim at this year's Mid Devon Agricultural show.
Hardworking families across the UK compete to win the much-coveted, prestigious title of best Farming Family Business at the British Farming Awards.
International sheepdog breeder David and farmer Brenda battle the temperamental British weather with their pedigree dogs by their sides, competing at Powburn, one of Britain’s oldest sheep dog trials.
First-time farmers Paige and Kingsley are hoping that showing their sheep at the Isle of Wight show will bring them one step closer to their life's dream of becoming full-time farmers.
Two inner-city London charities head to the 46th Lambeth Country Show to drum up support so they can survive another year.
Young couple Darren and Emma brave their first cattle show but have to beat seasoned cattle breeders Grania and Simon at their local Launceston Show.
Two very different food producers who have put their hearts and soul into getting their products to market are heading to the Scottish Game Fair.