A Yorkshire Farm (2024)
Synopsis
A celebration of farming across the UK and throughout the seasons, looking back on previous years spent with the Nicholson family at Cannon Hall Farm
Creator
Mark McMullen
Network
5
Episodes
Episodes
Episode 1
In spring, eight-year-old farmer Joe faces his first lambing season, and a donkey goes into labour.
Episode 2
Rob and Dave Nicholson rope in Helen Skelton to help gather their flock of sheep for their much-needed vaccinations. And JB Gill meets entrepreneurial Dorset dairy farmers who turn milk into vodka!
Episode 3
Rhubarb growing by candlelight, ploughing with 1930s farm equipment, and Yorkshire Vet Julian Norton learns the traditional craft of rug making - starting with shearing a sheep.
Episode 4
Young farmer Erin takes charge of lambing for the first time as she prepares to take over her family farm. Yorkshire Vet Julian meets hill farmer Eddie as he prepares for an epic job.
Episode 5
Extreme weather forces farmers to brave the elements, including snowstorms threatening dairy farm production, the River Ure bursting its banks and high tide floods in Cumbria.
Episode 6
An entertaining look at the summer's show season, and a broad spectrum of events - from getting sheep and alpacas ready for competition, to giant pumpkins and lawnmower racing.
Episode 7
A look at the tech developments making a real difference to modern farming, including the robots transforming the rural labout market and the world's largest combine harvester.
Episode 8
At Cannon Hall Farm, a baby alpaca needs help from Yorkshire Vets' Matt and Dave. JB Gill introduces a bee colony to his Kent farm. And a look at how cows' milk can produce soap.
Episode 9
Rob and Dave Nicholson must cope with troublesome births during the small hours of a frenetic lambing season. And an infectious disease threatens the lives of newborn kid goats.
Episode 10
How to check for pregnancy in Alpacas, why happy cows produce more milk, and alternative methods to grow weird and wonderful vegetables from around the world.
Cast
Details
Original Title
A Yorkshire Farm
Status
Returning Series
Seasons
1
Episodes
10