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Documentary following the struggles and triumphs of very different farming families.

Documentary series following the struggles and triumphs of very different farming families in beautiful and remote landscapes.

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Jo Roe

Fiona Wilson

Fiona Baird-Crawford

Jenni Shaw

This Farming Life: Series 5: Episode 11

Episode 11

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It’s launch day for the Love family’s new dairy business in Stranraer.

In Orkney, Sean draws one step closer to his dream. Plans for the farm shop are halted by a dramatic birth in Loch Ness. It’s launch day for the Love family in Stranraer.

The first snowfall of winter arrives. In Orkney, Sean works with his dad Michael and uncle Martin in stormy weather to bring their cows in for shelter. Later, Sean reveals he’s one step closer to the dream of owning his own farm.

In Stranraer, it's launch day for the Love family’s new dairy business, but first Kayleigh has to get up to speed on the new vending machine.
Afterwards, the whole family come together to celebrate dad Andy’s birthday and reflect on the year gone by.

In Loch Ness, it’s down to the wire with just a couple of weeks to go until Joanna and Donald open their new farm shop. With a mountain of tasks to complete before doors open, plans are thrown out the window when Cilla, their family dog, gives birth to her litter of puppies early, and one of Donald’s cows needs an emergency caesarean.


This Farming Life: Series 5

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