By Radha Mohan Das
Daisybeck Productions, working with Channel 5 on its
Springtime on the Farm
series, travelled from Yorkshire to Bhaktivedanta Manor’s New
Gokul Farm to capture exclusive footage.
Filming took place over two days, documenting traditional hand-milking,
attentive cow care, oxen working the fields, and the Holland Farm
horticultural project.
As a special highlight, the team also recorded
Go Mochana Utsava
— “the festival of letting the cows out.” After spending the winter
months sheltered in barns, the cows and oxen were released back into open
pasture, a moment marked by visible excitement as they leapt, stretched, and
reacquainted themselves with the fields. Devotees gathered to witness this
joyful transition from winter housing to spring grazing.
The segment placed particular emphasis on the work of New Gokul’s Chief
Herdsman, Achyuta Masoumi, highlighting his role in maintaining the
farm’s distinctive approach to animal care.
This footage featured in the episode of
Springtime on the Farm
broadcast on Wednesday 22 April 2026. It can still be viewed via
Channel 5’s on-demand platform (the “5” streaming service) by searching for
the programme.
New Gokul Farm promotes a model of sustainable agriculture rooted in
compassionate cow protection. Cows are hand-milked, oxen are engaged in
purposeful fieldwork, and all animals are cared for throughout their full
natural lives, reflecting an ethical and holistic approach to farming.