Farmer's Country Showdown

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 sheepdog trainers and farmers Shirley from Lancashire, and Yorkshire based John will compete alongside man’s best friend at The Nidderdale Agricultural Show, Sheep Dog Trials.

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

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.

Today Pig Farming Family Clive, Hilary and Rebecca from in the South West and Barbara from Wales are hoping to win prizes for their best pigs at The Dorset County Show.

Today Dairy Farmer turned Ice-Cream maker Gillian from Droitwich and Wolverhampton based Rapeseed oil artisans Rupert and Tracey will be trying to sell out at one of the country’s most demanding foodie festivals - Ludlow Food Festival.

Today traditional farmers and horseman 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.

Today 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 this year’s Melplash Agricultural Show in Dorset.

Today two Young Farmers with cutting edge ideas go on to compete against each other in this year’s Cream Awards. Hayden from Helston and Jack from Launceston are both hoping to walk away with the young farmer of the year title.

Today Alpaca Breeders Barbara and Paul from Cumbria and Scotland based Jean and Stewart will be showing off these gentle and characterful animals at the Westmorland County Show.

Today a story of two cheeses when Cheddar making Clothier Family from Somerset and Pylle based Goats Cheese maker Roger will be competing against the cream of the crop at the prestigious Global Cheese Awards at Frome.

Today Pig Farmers Nick from Gamlingay and Leeds based David will show their Large Whites in a bid to bring home the bacon at this year’s English Winter Fair.

Today Wine Makers Bob, Annie and Sam from Bodmin and Penzance based Kim and John will put their wines to the test during blind tastings at The South West Vineyard Competition held close to home in Cornwall.

Today next Generation Farmers Luke and Alice from Daventry and Wales Based Iwan will have their farming knowledge put to the test at the East of England Smithfield Festival College Challenge.