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Kelvin Fletcher 'disappointed' but claims he has 'no regrets' after horrific news

Kelvin Fletcher received disappointing news in the return of Fletcher's Family Farm as his oats crop didn't make the grade for porridge, though he remained optimistic about future farming ventures

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Kelvin Fletcher has had a rough time(Image: ITV)

Kelvin Fletcher has been dealt a huge blow but it was only made public in the latest series of Fletcher's Family Farm, which makes its return to screens on Sunday. Kelvin and his wife, Liz, who operate a farm in Cheshire, have been attempting to diversify their operation by venturing into arable farming.

But when Kelvin had the crop analysed to determine if it was suitable for making porridge, he received some crushing news. "Of all the new ventures on the farm, our first foray into arable farming has been one of the most exciting," the voiceover explained.

"In the past. This farm did produce a number of crops, but for the last 20 years, nothing has grown here until now. Today, we find out if the hard graft has paid off," reports the Mirror.

[Kelvin and Liz Fletcher, with their children, run the farm]

Kelvin and Liz Fletcher, with their children, run the farm(Image: ITV)

"So now we're off to the mill, the millers," Kelvin said excitedly.

He continued: "There's a lot riding on this in the sense that we were bold enough to do it in the first place, and then kind of even braver to think that we could get some porridge oats. It is a little nerve-racking as to what the outcome of today is, but it goes without saying, this is just the beginning of our arable journey. Regardless of the result, we will not be deterred."

Kelvin's sample batch of oats was then examined to determine whether they met the standard for human consumption or were destined for the feed troughs.

However, when Managing Director James began examining the oats, he declared: "This is not a promising start."

He went on to explain: "They look well, but they haven't absorbed enough moisture in order to swell, so the inside of the grain hasn't swollen up to make a really meaty groat for porridge. So it was a really long, hot, dry summer, wasn't it? So, unfortunately, at the right part of that growing cycle, you just wouldn't have had enough rain up on the field."

[Kelvin Fletcher and his family will be back on screen]

Kelvin Fletcher and his family will be back on screens this weekend(Image: ITV)

Delivering the blow to Kelvin, James revealed: "So unfortunately, it's not going to make the grade for porridge. But it's not all lost, because there's still nutritional value in here."

Despite the crushing verdict, Kelvin remained upbeat about his harvest's prospects when speaking to the camera. He mused: "You know what I feel? I still feel quite optimistic, you know, a little bit disappointed that we didn't quite make the grade, but now I've got an understanding of what it takes to make the grade, and what it actually means to not make grade. "We still grew a great crop. I just didn't quite have the umph."

Meanwhile, in another part of the episode, Kelvin's wife Liz was left tearful with joy after discovering their beloved dog Ginger was carrying a litter of puppies.

Following a check-up with vet Hugo, who examined Ginger's belly, an emotional Liz declared: "Hugo, I think that is the best news you've ever given me.

"Better than the cows?" he asked, to which Liz replied: "Well, it is a close one, but she is just our baby. Oh my god, you are having pups. Very happy that it is good news."

The summary for the first episode of series four discloses: "Liz and Kelvin Fletcher make plans to double the size of their flock and herd, hiring local farmhand Josh to help manage the livestock.

"Meanwhile, Marnie is introduced to her new Jacobs as she makes her own plans for the new farming year ahead, the boys find time away from farming to swap tractors for motorbikes, and the family finally gets the green light to start the farmhouse rebuild."

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