A young Donegal ATU student will feature on the small screen tonight when Saol na Feirme returns to RTÉ for a second series.
The Irish language programme offers an insight into the lives of seven farming families across Ireland as they try to navigate the unpredictable challenges of the past year.
Somhairle Mathers is one of them to be featured tonight. He is balancing a busy life on his family’s cattle farm in the Glens of Antrim with his university studies in Letterkenny. Somhairle represents a new generation of mindful farming who are prioritising natural methods.
Despite facing some of the harshest weather conditions on his coastal farm, he remains committed to sustainable practices while balancing his second year in Letterkenny. He returns home on weekends to work on the farm.
Shot in some of Ireland’s most picturesque rural landscapes in Armagh, Antrim, Clare, Galway, Laois and Roscommon, Saol na Feirme delves into the challenges facing farmers today, and the determination required to sustain these vital businesses.
Recent extreme weather has pushed many farmers to their limits. The series explores how these dedicated families are adapting to face these problems head-on, ensuring their farms remain viable while safeguarding the environment and their heritage for future generations.
Episode one meets several Irish farmers as they cope with one of the wettest springs in over a decade.
Saol na Feirme, series two returns to RTÉ One and RTÉ Player tonight at 8.30pm.
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