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Family farms have been the backbone of the agricultural community for centuries, but times are tough. They need help. They need to diversify. And the clock is ticking. In steps businessman Nick Hewer, whose motto is that doing nothing is not an option. But will these stubborn farmers embrace his no-nonsense approach, or will he have a fight on his hands as he tries to save their livelihoods?

Documentary · 2012 · 30 min

Starring Nick Hewer

EPISODE 1

David & Helen Harrison

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?

29 min · Dec 31, 2012
EPISODE 2

Charlie Cole

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

29 min · Dec 31, 2012
EPISODE 3

John & Ingrid Brownlee

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?

29 min · Dec 31, 2012
EPISODE 4

Gordon Fallis

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.

29 min · Dec 31, 2012
EPISODE 5

Colin Heron

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?

29 min · Dec 31, 2012
EPISODE 6

Mike & Rhonda Nurse

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.

28 min · Dec 31, 2012

Nick Hewer

Host