The Farmers Country Showdown

Ireland's only full time female beekeeper, Valentine and market gardener, John, meet their regular customers and discover new ones selling their skincare products and organic vegetables at St George's weekly market in central Belfast.

Sheep farmers Ian and Fiona, and Bev and family who run a mixed farm and exhibit pigs, both compete at The Yeovil Show in an effort to build their reputations for prize winning stock.

Flower farmer Shelley and sweat pea grower Darren compete at the Kent County Flower Show, their displays are bespoke and spectacular as they go all out for a gold card.

Dairy farmer, Tereza, shows her prize goats with the help of young protégé, Matthew, at the Tendring Hundred Show, whilst aspiring farmer and agricultural assessor, Mark, competes for recognition of his young Southdown flock.

Highland cattle farmers Simon & Emma are showing their finest bull Merlin and dream of winning big at the Great Yorkshire Show. In the Shorthorn category, Stuart and Gail are taking a big step and showing their livestock for the first time.

Inner city farm manager, Tom, competes with his show-winning sheep at the vibrant London based Lambeth Country Show whilst beekeeper, Paul, strives to sell his produce to support local charities close to his heart.

Passionate pig farmer Keith, and budding herb grower, Peter, battle the temperamental British weather to get their premium produce to families and friends at the long established Blackheath Farmers' Market.

Veterinary surgeon Robin goes head to head with experienced breeder, 81 year-old Di, with their diminutive Dexter cattle in the National Competition at the Royal Norfolk Show.

The Shrewsbury Food Festival plays host to first generation farmer, Sam, and the family run Kerry Vale Vineyard, as they try to sell out of their rare breed pork and English wine.

Three passionate young farmers, the next generation of rising talent, battle it out at The Farmers Weekly Awards, who will be crowned 'Young Farmer of the Year'.

Goat ice cream producers, Ian & Lauren and 7th generation farmers turned cider producers, Shawn and Trudie, compete with the weather and the World Cup to sell their premium produce at the Great British Food Festival.

Alpaca farmers, Ian and Caroline and former circus ringmaster turned farmer, Drew, compete with their alpacas for coveted red rosettes at the Royal Three Counties Show.

Northern Ireland's first charcuterie maker, Alistair, is joined by Kenny & Jennifer (whose menagerie of animals are stars of the silver screen), as they aim to sell their home reared chorizo and meat at the Irish Game Fair.

It doesn't get tougher than showing sheep at the most prestigious Welsh show. Mother and daughter team, Bethan & Elinor compete alongside Philip & Emma and their family, with their Welsh Mountain sheep at the largest country show in Europe - the mighty Royal Welsh.

Today, three influential farm workers, all critical to the success of their farms, go head to head, hoping to be named 'Farm Worker of the Year' at the prestigious Farmers Weekly Awards.

The Kent County Show's sheep competition sees luxury sheep breeder Renée and farmers Ed and Gemma take to the ring. With her eyes on first prize, daughter Poppy has her sights set high.

Northern Ireland's only buffalo farmers, Michael and Barry, and rapeseed oil producers Jane and Michael hope to sell out the 40th annual Irish Game Fair.

Two families who are multi-generational Shire Horse breeders, are exhibiting their prize winning pedigrees and competing for glory at the Royal Cheshire Show.

Two Welsh pedigree cattle farmers battle it out at with the best of the best at Europe's largest agricultural event, The Royal Welsh Show.  Winning here means everything to their farms and the families who go all out for red. 

Making a living in farming is not just hard graft, sometimes taking big risks can make a difference. Today, 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.