The Farm Fixer

Nick's quest begins with the Harrisons, who have a 90-acre farm on the Ards Peninsula, County Down. They plan to invest nearly half a million pounds turning their small plant nursery into a restaurant and farm shop, but Nick worries about their lack of retail experience and remote location. Can he convince them to reduce their risk, or will their determination to do it their way end in disaster?

Nick Hewer helps Mike Frazer source some retail opportunities for his rare breed cows.

Nick Hewer begins his quest to save small farms with the Harrisons, who have a 90-acre farm near Greyabbey, on the Ards Peninsula. The Harrisons are planning to invest nearly half a million pounds to turn their small plant nursery into an eighty seat restaurant and farm shop. With three sons eager to inherit they are risking everything. However, Nick is concerned about their lack of retail experience and remote location. Their refusal to open on Sundays is another controversial point. Can Nick convince them to reduce their risk or will their determination to do it their way have dire consequences?

Nick Hewer from The Apprentice continues his quest to save small family farms. This time he is on the north coast near Ballycastle with 23-year-old Charlie Cole. Charlie needs to turn his parents' farm into a viable business that can support him and his younger brothers. His plan is to harvest seaweed and raise male goats for meat. Both business ideas seem quirky and whether there is a market for them remains to be discovered. Nick has just eight months to help turn this young dreamer into a hard-nosed businessman.

The Heron family has owned Tullyveery House for over 200 years, but the estate's cattle and sheep herds are no longer enough to support the beautiful Georgian house and gardens. Colin Heron wants to rent some of the garden for marquee weddings, but Nick urges him to be more ambitious. Will Nick be able to convince Colin to open up his house and become much more commercial?

Mike and Rhonda Nurse are setting up an equestrian center. Mike knows the horse business, but Nick wants them to go after tourism in a big way and get open in time for the tourist season. With both parties working to different deadlines, it's a frustrating experience for Nick.