This Farming Life | Series 7 Preview (BBC Two)

This Farming Life, the documentary series that follows the lives of farmers in rural Scotland through the four seasons of a year has been commissioned for two new series from BBC Studios.

Over the past six series’ This Farming Life has attracted a hugely loyal audience , as viewers follow the triumphs and tribulations of a five very different farming families, from a range of farming communities set in the beautiful Scottish countryside.

In Fife, it's a critical year for Andy and Jo, who have taken out a £2m loan to get into arable farming. However, record-breaking rain means their wheat crop may be failing.

In Dumfries and Galloway, Nick and Holly are preparing to take over the family farm and experiment with a new breed of sheep. Meanwhile, new farmers Paul and Mel are building up their business on the tiny Orkney island of Papa Westray.

Alan Holland, Head of BBC Studios, Specialist Factual Productions said: ‘ We are absolutely delighted that This Farming Life has been greenlit for two more series...

"Audiences really relate to the very human, universal stories that are depicted throughout, and there is no greater setting that the stunning Scottish landscape. This is important series for the documentary community in Scotland and will allow us to continue to deliver training opportunities from our base in Glasgow.’"

This Farming Life returns Sunday 25th January at 8pm on BBC Two.