‘This Farming Life’ returns for a new series to follow the struggles and triumphs of five very different farming families in Scotland’s beautiful and remote landscapes.
In Dumfries and Galloway, Nick and his wife Holly prepare to take over the family-run farm from his dad Derek, who plans to retire later in the year. Nick wants to change how his father has been farming for over 30 years. He is experimenting with a breed of low-maintenance sheep that he believes are the future, but Derek is yet to be convinced.
Also on tonights programme on BBC Scotland at 8.00pm you can see:-
It’s a critical year for Andy and Jo in Fife, who have taken out a £2-million loan to get into arable farming. Crops now account for 60% of their income, but record-breaking rain could have a catastrophic impact on their wheat fields. They must wait for the frost to thaw to reveal the extent of the damage.
The remote island Papa Westray is home to the Baker family, who moved there six years ago. New to farming, they rely on support from the community. In return they do Friday night fish and chip takeaways, but the island’s dinner hangs in the balance as winter weather takes over.
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