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Goat farmers Richard and Sophie sell their goat's milk ice cream at the Gillingham and Shaftesbury Show, while Tom and Emily are on a sales mission with their organic beef.

Sheep farming couple Martyn and Sadie compete against friends and rivals Richard and Sarah at Lincolnshire’s Heckington Show, a headline event for their rare breed Lincoln Longwools.

Young farmer Katie parades her Jersey cows, along with sibling duo Beth and Luke and their Limousin cattle, all pinning their hopes on winning at Wensleydale Agricultural Show.

Shropshire cheesemakers Sarah and Paul, along with truffle growers Mike and Michelle, hope for a lucrative day of sales and lots of customer interest at the Ludlow Food Festival.

Farming families Ben, Laura and their kids, along with Vicky, Rob and son Dan, compete with their best sheep at Tenbury Countryside Show, hoping their hard work will be rewarded.

First time competitors James and Louisa enter the ring with their Jersey cows at Edenbridge and Oxted Agricultural Show, while Jill edges closer to a big win with her goats.

Farming couples Debbie and Arthur, along with Ada and Russell, head to Devon’s Okehampton Show with their loyal families to win recognition for their pedigree cattle from the judges.

Dedicated city farmers Claire at Surrey Docks Farm and Tom from Stepney City Farm hope their London-reared sheep rack up lots of rosette wins at the Lambeth Country Show.

Annie’s majestic Highland cattle, along with Tanya and her sons’ prize pygmy goats gear up to wow the judges at the Moreton-in-Marsh show in Gloucestershire.

Tracey and Graham only became farmers 13 years ago, and in that time have invested everything to establish their thriving goat herd. They need to earn a living from their homemade goat's cheese and soap, so Ripley Farmers' Market in Surrey is a vital lifeline. Run by volunteers, this village market has not only won awards but gives them out, and Tracey and Graham receive some surprise news.

Brothers Denis and Eric have lived and worked on their Herefordshire family farm for nearly 40 years. As well as rearing their native breed cattle, they're proud of the orchards they've tended over the decades, which they now use to make award-winning cider and perry. As experienced sellers at Ludlow Food Festival in Shropshire, they know that serving up plenty of samples and flavours will be a magnet for buyers.

Morgan and Tasha have only been pig farmers for a couple of years, but with over 100 pigs on their rented land near Prestatyn, they definitely mean business. However, funding their young farm is a constant concern. As first timers at the Royal Welsh Show, they want their Duroc pigs to turn the judge's head, in particular their favourite boar, Sully.

Diana and Nigel are devoted to all the animals on their Devon farm, but Diana's shire horses hold a special place in her heart. After an impressive career in the competition ring with beloved horse Tilly, this year's Melplash Show will be their swansong, and emotions are running high.

Hard grafters Gussie and her mum Susan are a driving force on their family livestock farm in East Sussex, where three generations muck in every day to get the work done. Gussie's passion is her Welsh pigs, and she his as keen for her pedigree team to scoop up awards at Edenbridge & Oxted Agricultural Show.

Committed horseman John is devoted to his shire horses Richard and George, who live at stables near Grimsby that John built for them. Shires are now a rare breed, and John fears for their future. By competing at Lincolnshire's Heckington Show, he hopes to raise awareness of their champion qualities and rack up some rosettes with help at the reins from friend Terri, who is showing for the first time.

New farmer Greg has spent the past two years transforming a derelict council plot into a fruit and veg haven. After missing the countryside while working as a yacht crew member, and then overcoming heart surgery, Greg's mission now is to provide fresh quality food to his community. As a new business making little profit, selling at award-winning Lavenham Farmers' Market is a vital source of income, so creating an eye-catching stall to show off his colourful harvest is key.

Busy tenant farming couple David and Charlotte rear their sheep and cattle in the heart of the Yorkshire Dales with help from their young, enthusiastic children and are so determined to build a secure future for the farm that they both hold down second jobs. With their finest sheep in tow, the family are pinning their hopes on winning at Kilnsey Show, and to up their chances, they're entering 18 different classes!

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

Goat ice cream producers Ian and Lauren and seventh-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.

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

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

Today, cattle farmers Robert and Sandie from West Sussex and Hertfordshire-based Bridget go into the ring against the best of this year's beef cows at the Edenbridge and Oxted Agricultural Show in Surrey.

Three influential farm workers, all critical to the success of their farms, hope 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 Renee and farmers Ed and Gemma take to the ring. With her eyes on first prize, daughter Poppy has her sights set high.

Two families who are multigenerational shire horse breeders exhibit their prize-winning pedigrees and compete 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.

When making a living in farming, sometimes taking big risks can make a difference. 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.

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.

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.

Today, five groups of dedicated farmers from across the country will be up against each other as they try and win this year's 'Against the Odds' category at the British Farming Awards.

Today, three inspirational farming families with real ingenuity and determination are up against each other for this year's Diversification of the Year Award at the Farmers Weekly Awards.

Pig-farming family Clive, Hilary and Rebecca from the south west of England and Barbara from Wales hope to win prizes for their best pigs at the Dorset County Show.

Traditional farmers and horsemen Robert from the New Forest and Dan from the Surrey Hills show the skill and passion needed to do well in one of the country's top ploughing competitions.

Dorset-based sheep farmers Jo and Dan from Beaminster and Jon and Justine from Stalbridge get ready to show off the best of their flock at the Melplash Agricultural Show in Dorset.