Emmerdale bosses tease farm wars between 3 families

The rivalry, described as “farm wars” by Digital Spy, will focus on power struggles and land ownership, returning the show to its rural roots with a fresh twist.

Producer Laura Shaw said in an exclusive chat with Inside Soap: “Emmerdale has always been built on a hierarchy.”

Emmerdale fans to expect family rivalries over power struggles and land ownership

She added: “Robert is that tenant farmer who is still owned by the Tates up on the hill, looking down on him.

“The Dingles own their farm and the Sugdens own theirs, but the Tates owning all the land around is going to be important.”

Laura continued: “We’re going for a Yellowstone vibe, which will bring us lots of story in the future.”

The storyline has already seen major changes at Butlers Farm, where Moira Dingle made a deal to sell her share to the Tates while on remand for crimes she didn’t commit – human trafficking and double murder.

Butlers Farm has since been rebranded as Emmerdale Farm and is now run by Robert and Aaron Dingle as tenant farmers.

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Moira made the difficult decision out of concern for her unwell husband, Cain, who was struggling to manage while she wasn’t there.

She has since been released due to the case falling apart.

At Wishing Well Cottage, Cain and Sam Dingle plan to start their own Dingle Farm.

Natalie J Robb, who plays Moira, welcomed the change of direction, according to Digital Spy.

Ms Robb recently said: “It’s nice to be back after Moira’s time in prison.”

She added: “Obviously it’s going to be a big change being at the Dingles’ rather than Butlers Farm – it’s new stories.

“What’s lovely is that Moira is not in debt anymore, so she can start from scratch.

“It’s quite nice that it’s not always about money.

“Presumably she’ll be building it all up again, but that comes a bit later on.”

Tate and Sugden families to expand with two new Emmerdale arrivals

The news of the rivalries comes after Emmerdale bosses confirmed two new arrivals would be joining existing families.

The Tates and the Sugdens will welcome a new member each but it has not yet been decided who the new characters will be.

Emmerdale also intends to restore the prominence of the Sugdens, one of the show’s original families.

Fans can hear more from producer Laura Shaw in the latest issue of Inside Soap magazine, which is out now.

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