Kelvin and Liz Fletcher suffered a devastating blow during an episode of Fletcher's Family Farm, broadcast on Monday evening. The former Emmerdale actor had hoped to gauge the market value of their pigs, but the outcome was deeply disappointing.
Kelvin explained in the introduction: 'It is not all good news, our pigs failed to make a good price at market, putting their future on our farm at risk.' He added that raising the pigs cost around £150 per head in feed alone, but at auction, two sold for just £70 each, with others fetching even less, resulting in a staggering loss of approximately £80 per pig.
The setback was compounded by the heart-wrenching decision to put down one of their newborn lambs. Despite the crushing blow, Kelvin remained resolute, stating, 'I am not giving up hope.' However, when asked if the sale meant a holiday, he replied, 'We're not, no.'
Liz was equally dismayed upon hearing the figures, saying, 'That doesn't even cover the food bill. We can't take the rest of them to market, it is a pointless waste of time.' The couple now face an uncertain future for their pig farming venture.
