Farmer Wants a Wife: meet the gents

The series shows five farmers from around the country welcoming eight eligible women to their rural wonderlands, hoping to land a life-long partner.

But are these ploughmen ready to reap what they've sown?

Samantha Armytage and Natalie Gruzlewski will host the contestants through "luxury country getaways and spectacular surprises" to set the stage for love.

The reality dating show promises each of the five new farmers "will find real love" on the show premiering Monday April 10 on Channel 7.

This 32 year-old crop and cattle farmer is udder-ly thrilled to meet his life-partner.

He's quick on his feet and slick under pressure - coaching a Rugby Union team, calling charity auctions and emceeing all his mate's weddings.

"For me finding love would be the missing piece of the puzzle," farmer Brad said.

"I have been in love before and know how great it can feel so ultimately, I want to find that feeling again," he said.

"But this time, forever."

This apple farmer hopes to handpick his perfect life-partner.

The 29 year-old describes himself as passionate, positive and adventurous.

David is a keen home-cook and music lover, who's planning for his future "on and off the farm".

This farmer is ready to sow some seeds, saying that "starting a family with the right person is a very exciting prospect when the time is right".

David said he's a loyal friend who's in for the long-haul.

This country-music loving cattle farmer believes everyone needs love - himself included.

At 26 years-old, he's the sixth generation in his family to pursue a career on the farm and is "always up for a good time and a laugh".

Brenton said he can be shy when meeting new people, but once he gets to know them he'll bend over backwards to make sure they're having a good time.

And he has a soft spot for Taylor Swift.

"I'm respectful, truthful and most of all - fun," farmer Brenton said.

This fifth-generation sheep and cattle farmer is ready to stop grazing and settle down.

The well-travelled 23 year-old has spent time in Europe, working in Ireland on horse shows and in agriculture.

Farmer Matt is a volunteer firefighter, keen trivia partner and hopeless romantic, he said.

He describes himself as "easy-going and cheerful company who enjoys making people smile and feel special".

The 41 year-old crop and sheep farmer can't wait to baaaask in love's warm glow.

He takes Latin and ballroom dancing lessons every week, plays tennis, golf and is an avid reader.

Farmer Andrew likes to work on personal growth, adding leather work to his long list of skills and hobbies.

He's looking for someone who's open to self-growth as well and enjoys being in a relationship that encourages freedom.

Andrew said he'll be bringing "an element of unpredictability" to the show.

IN OTHER NEWS:

Farmer Wants a Wife couples may be some of the strongest and most resilient relationships formed by reality TV.

Viewers holding a candle for last season's couples will be pleased to hear Farmer Harry and Tess are reportedly still going strong, as are Farmer Will and Jess.

Including international seasons, the show has seeded 170 marriages and 388 babies.

This includes nine marriages and 25 babies from Australia's seasons, first starting in 2007.

On the list of lasting love-matches is Tamworth couple Chris Newsome and Kim Tierney from season one. They're still celebrating their love, now with two children.

In season four, Mungindi farmer Scott Warby started a long-distance relationship with Brisbane-based Clare Spark, meeting every other weekend. The couple are now married with two children.