This Farming Life - Series 8 (2026)

Dairy farmers Lucy and Adam risk it all with a huge financial gamble. Meanwhile, Callum's attempts to get lambs to market are hampered by storms, while Emma and Rob wrangle a feisty bullock.

Ally is hoping to make his mark at Dingwall Mart, Adam and Lucy are under huge pressure to make the big move earlier than expected, and winter storms cost the Glenn family dearly.

Zara worries that Callum’s accident has had a lasting effect, Emma and Rob call in the vet for a difficult birth, and Ally and Bethany set sail for an island sheep gather.

Adam and Lucy’s cows must test negative for TB before they can be moved, strict measures to protect Gayle’s pregnancy complicate lambing, and Bethany’s skills save a lamb’s life.

Callum and Zara believe their newborn lambs are vulnerable to bird attacks, Lucy and Adam face selling their herd if the new farm falls through, and Emma prepares for an open farm day.

Zara is shattered by a shocking discovery on her cattle round, Noah misses lambing his Herdwicks while studying for school exams, and Gayle is signed off work with pregnancy concerns.

Lucy has a cunning plan to pair up dairy cows with motherless beef calves, Emma's parents are shown the ropes and left in charge, and signs of predation give Ally a tough decision.

Andrew is singled out by His Royal Highness at a farmers' market, Emma and Rob’s first farm wedding and calving time collide, and Callum and Zara host historic sheepdog trials.

Noah, Bethany and Ally pull out the stops at their local show, Lucy and Adam have a new baby and a new business plan, and Callum receives a surprise award.

Andrew and Gayle’s baby boy arrives amidst the busy summer season, the dairy shed build takes its toll on Adam’s leg, and Ally and his crofting pals shear sheep on a remote island.

Emma's trail cams capture a family of hungry otters, big money is at stake for Ally at a prestigious ram sale, and it’s showtime on Arran for Callum and Zara’s young kids.

Behind on the dairy shed build, Lucy and Adam still need to buy cows to milk. Callum and Zara are building for their future, and Terrence’s heart appointment gives cause to reflect.