The Farmers' Country Showdown Season 4

The Akiki family with their biodynamic fruit and vegetables and cheesemaking family the Spierings are hoping to sell their produce at one of London's oldest farmers markets in Marylebone. A good day's trade will help the farms survive, so every customer counts.

Three exceptional farm managers, all critical to the day-to-day running and future success of their farms, are nominated for the title of Farm Manager of the Year at the prestigious Farmers Weekly Awards in London.

Two dedicated farming families are hoping to impress potential buyers at the Scottish Game Fair with their farm-produced potato vodka and a selection of wild game burgers served fresh from the grill.

Cattle farmers Alison and Colin compete against their young protegees Katie and Hannah at the Driffield Show. Will either pair's cattle win coveted red rosettes?

Baing launched at the Droitwich Food Festival are a unique juneberry gin and Herefordshire-inspired crisps sold in environmentally friendly packets.

Making a living from farming today is hard graft and taking big risks can help a farm survive. 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 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. It is their local show and means a lot to them and the future of their beloved herds.

Bath and its beautiful architecture is the backdrop for one of the oldest farmers' markets in Britain where Hugh will be trying to sell his family's award-winning cheese and the Kimber family will be selling their meat and dairy products straight off the farm.

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 and for both families it is the opportunity to build on their reputations.

Two farming families are both hoping that their much-loved pygmy goats will bring them acclaim at this year's Mid Devon Agricultural show. The competition is tough and there are record numbers of goats in the ring. How will they fare?

Hardworking families across the UK who work around the clock to make their farms a success compete to win the much-coveted and 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 sheepdog trials.

First-time farmers Paige and Kingsley show their sheep at the Isle of Wight show in the hope that it will bring them one step closer to their dream of becoming full-time farmers.

Two inner-city London charities head to the 46th Lambeth Country Show. This is their chance to raise awareness and funds, and drum up support so they can survive another year and continue to carry out their important community work.

Young couple Darren and Emma are braving their first ever cattle show with their precious Ruby Red Poppy in the hope of taking home a red rosette, but first they will have to beat seasoned cattle breeders Grania and Simon at their local Launceston Show.

Not everyone has generations of experience behind them or a farm to call their own. Four groups of dedicated farmers who have shown resilience and ingenuity are up against each other as they try to win this year's Against the Odds accolade at the annual British Farming Awards.

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. The Allingham family are promoting their delicious garlic in many different forms, and the Groats family are selling their speciality cheeses.

Former police officer Huw Murphy and the Harries family go head to head with their beloved shire horses at the 37th South Wales Shire Horse Society Show. For the Harries family, it is a day full of emotion as one of the coveted trophies is sponsored in memory of their late dad.

Passionate pig owners the Cullingtons and farming couple Chris and Julie hope to turn their dreams into reality and win the top prizes at this year's Royal Norfolk Show.

Nick and Jacob left the rat race to pursue their dream of farming perfect poultry. They will be joined at Alexandra Palace farmers' market by organic and heritage fruit and vegetable farmer Patrick, where they all need to have a sell-out day to give their businesses a boost.