THIS FARMING LIFE RENEWED FOR FURTHER TWO SERIES ON BBC TWO

Following a competitive tender process, BBC Studios has retained the contract to continue producing This Farming Life. The tender contract for This Farming Life is for two series over two years, a total of 24x60’ episodes.

This Farming Life is the documentary series which follows the lives of farmers in rural Scotland. Over the past series, the show 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.

Clare Sillery, Head of Commissioning, Documentaries, says: "Filmed in the beautiful Scottish countryside, This Farming Life is a much-loved BBC brand and we look forward to working with BBC Studios to deliver its ongoing success. This was an extremely competitive process and we would like to commend the shortlisted producers for the high quality and comprehensive proposals they put forward."

Louise Thornton, Head of Commissioning, BBC Scotland says: "This Farming Life is a long-running series that consistently resonates with our audiences, capturing the resilience, warmth, and spirit of rural life. Congratulations to BBC Studios who’ll continue to bring the stories of Scotland’s farming communities across the UK, and thanks to all of the producers who submitted excellent proposals during the tender process."

This Farming Life is available now on BBC iPlayer.