Farming Through the Seasons - Full Film

Farming in the uplands of the Yorkshire Dales is challenging, both physically and economically and the management of the Yorkshire Dales National Park by farmers and landowners is intrinsically important to the landscape’s conservation and to protect some of Britain’s rarest habitats and species. Farms are important rural businesses and employers, and are vital to rural society. We spent a year following upland hill farmers Stephen Bostock and his 24 year-old nephew Dave Fullerton to understand the challenges of farming here, through the seasons. Spring - spring is a favourite time of year as everything comes to life and Stephen and Dave prepare for lambing. Summer - For Dave Fullerton, summer is his favourite time of year, but it's also a very busy time of year especially when up against the weather. Autumn - Stephen talks about autumn. "The nights get darker, the days are shorter, all the challenges lay ahead. A melancholy time of year in the farming world". Winter - for Dave winter is definitely one of the hardest seasons on the farm, partly because of the snow and bad weather they get. Filmed and produced by Film on the Brain