A Farmer's Life

The successes and struggles of farming in Ireland from the perspectives and experiences of a range of farmers and their families.

In Tyrone, Jack is under pressure to win Star of the Future. Vet Diane deals with an emergency.

In County Down, Valentine is rescuing bees from starvation, while in County Tyrone, there are some early morning arrivals for the McGoverns.

Spring arrives, and the contractors are busy near the Dark Hedges in County Antrim.

As the contractors are busy with silage season in Antrim, Jack and his family are going for glory at the Balmoral Show.

The Neill family welcome a new arrival, while Mark McConnell and his daughters are looking after their llamas.

The McGoverns make the most of the summer sun in County Tyrone, while Valentine and Chris Hodges are working with their new queen bees.

Wallace Gregg's cows try out their brand-new parlour, and it's the start of the honey harvest for the Hodges.

The next generation takes centre stage as the Gregg children show off their farming skills, while the Hodges prepare their bees for winter.

Farmers flock to Ballymena to hear the Resilient Farmer from New Zealand, while Orlagh and Caoimhe McGovern take a break from their studies to help at the farm.

Jack Smyth is under pressure as his heifer competes at the Beef and Lamb Championship at Balmoral. Can he set a record in the sales ring?

As the year draws to a close, one farmer welcomes a new bull, while another sells his herd of cows ahead of an exciting venture.