This Farming Life (2016–2022) User Reviews

Can't get enough of this series!

[bboyer-76691 · 10/10 · 14 June 2022]

This is such a wonderful, well made series! The scenery is beautiful. The content is interesting. The people are inspiring. There are only 2 things that could make it better: more seasons and revisiting families from previous seasons for updates on how they're getting on. Farmers are amazing!

Brilliant insight into farming

[chrischapman-47545 · 9/10 · 23 January 2022]

I am rather surprised that there have been no other IMDB reviews of this series. It shows life on a variety of family farms mainly in Scotland and Northern Ireland. Sympathetic commentary and truly excellent drone photography. My only criticisms are that maybe it could show more of the financial and bureaucratic pressures, especially with Brexit, and it seems to concentrate more on animal than arable farming - possibly due to the locations where it is filmed. It would be useful to have followups since each series has a different selection of farms but I guess that some families prefer not to stay in the public eye.

An Absolute Joy

[TheJiveMaster · 10/10 · 17 January 2023]

This Farming Life has probably achieved more in the first few series to promote the work, triumphs and struggles of farmers than the BBC's Countryfile has achieved in 30 years. Each episode is told sympathetically and highlights the struggles that farmers face in 21st century Scotland. The show does not shy away from unpopular topics such as the choice farms must make over the life and death of their animals and having to sacrifice unproductive stock. Each episode is skillfully put together showing the work that these people do and the choices and decisions they have to make. The output is enjoyable (if hard at times) to watch and makes me much more appreciative of the hard work these people do.

Amazing

[colin_blackmore · 10/10 · 6 January 2024]

Amazing programme giving a real insight to the daily life of farming. Really enjoyed the characters in each series, and a great educational programme to allow the struggles of farming along with the impact of government funding, leaving the EU.

I have watched this alone and also with my two children 3 & 4 years of age. We live in a city and it's been a important tool for them to not only learn about animals they don't normally come into contact with but also where food comes from but the process. Both children have been inquisitive and have asked lots of questions which I have been natural. I hope this programme does not cease to be made or funded.