Rare Breed: A Farming Year

Season 8

This 12 part series follows a dozen Irish farming families across an entire year. Working and living in harmony with nature we witness the highs and lows as they battle ever-changing weather and fluctuating commodity prices. Made for ITV.

Where to Watch Rare Breed: A Farming Year • Season 8

12 Episodes

  • January
    E1
    JanuaryMeeting the new farming families of 2019.
  • February
    E2
    FebruaryIn Tyrone, Jack's under pressure to win the `Star of the Future' award, while vet Diane deals with an emergency.
  • March
    E3
    MarchValentine rescues bees from starvation in Down, while in Tyrone, there are early morning arrivals for the McGoverns.
  • April
    E4
    AprilSpring arrives and the contractors are busy near the Dark Hedges in Antrim.
  • May
    E5
    MayAs the contractors are busy with silage season in Antrim, Jack and his family go for glory at Balmoral Show.
  • June
    E6
    JuneThe Neill family welcome a new arrival, while Mark McConnell and his daughters look after their llamas.
  • July
    E7
    JulyThe McGoverns are making the most of the summer sun in Tyrone, while Valentine and Chris Hodges are working with their new queen bees.
  • August
    E8
    AugustWallace Gregg's cows are trying out their brand new parlour, while it's the start of the honey harvest for the Hodges.
  • September
    E9
    SeptemberThe next generation takes centre stage as the Gregg youngsters show off their farming skills, while the Hodges children prepare their bees for winter.
  • October
    E10
    OctoberFarmers flock to Ballymena to listen to New Zealander Doug Avery, the so-called `Resilient Farmer', who is doing a speaking tour about the challenges he has faced over the years. Orlagh and Caoimhe McGovern take a break from their studies to help at the farm.
  • November
    E11
    NovemberJack 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?
  • December
    E12
    DecemberAs the year draws to a close, there are plenty of endings and beginnings - one farmer welcomes a new bull while another sells his herd of cows ahead of a new venture in 2020.

 

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