Born Mucky: Life on the Farm
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DocumentarySeason 110 Episodes
The Last HarvestS1 E10Ally is determined that his soya crop will be successful for the final harvest of the year; Ian hopes his heritage skills will help save his centuries-old barn; Tom's grain yield is threatened when it starts overheating.
Preparations for WinterS1 E9As winter lurks, Ian becomes concerned when his experimental barley crop may not bring enough yield for the pigs; Ally anxiously awaits the camp site's first official review from a travel critic, and dew threatens Tom's crop.
The Great Pig EscapeS1 E8Plans change when one of Ian's prized pigs escapes during a weigh-in at the butchery; problems arise when Ally helps Pete harvest barley; a wasp infestation threatens Ian's bee colony; Tom seeks help to save his ancient hedges.
Testing the CattleS1 E7Ian's cattle face an important day as they are tested for bovine tuberculosis; Ally uses Viking woodcraft skills to build a fence for his new camping side business.
Eye of the StormS1 E6Tom has a potential disaster on his hands when strong winds flatten his wheat field on the eve of harvest; Ally tries to auction some rusty farm kit to raise some fast cash.
Tractor TroubleS1 E5Ian's fleet on ageing tractors buckle under the strain of the first harvest of the year; Ally faces spiraling costs as his new campsite venture slips months behind schedule.
Blazing Barn FireS1 E4In Shropshire, Ian is forced to make an expensive decision about his problematic prized bull; Ally resurrects rusting machinery, and a potential barn fire keeps Tom and Joe on their toes as they stack the year's hay harvest.
Put to the TestS1 E3Problems arise when Ally's grass baler malfunctions and Dad Graham steps in to help; Ian and Stef are put to the test at their Shropshire farm bakery; Tom discovers a stock of sickly sheep that could threaten his profits at auction.
To Catch a CriminalS1 E2Tragedy strikes when Pete and Ally's farm is burglarized right before harvest; Tom's main worker Joe needs a major attitude check before taking vital exams; Ian is determined to grow his herd, but is faced with a difficult decision.
Enemy in the FieldS1 E1At Tom's Cambridgeshire farm, a potent enemy emerges and threatens his wheat harvest; Ally devises a plan in order to save his soya crop from ravenous pigeons; Ian is determined to ensure a better life for his rescued pigs.
Synopsis
The reality of life for modern-day British farmers and their families as they work to protect their land, livestock and legacy across the seasons, shining a light on those who work tirelessly to make a living off the land. The families experience hardships including bad weather, potent pests, mechanical failures and financial risks. But with the complications, also comes the joy of family and friends, the gratification of knowing that the commitment will be picked up by the next generation, the birth of new life, and the satisfaction of a job well done.Cast
Bill FellowsGenres
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