Farm Cornwall

26/05/2026

We're really looking forward to being at the Royal Cornwall Show next week and delighted to be one of the two 'Charities of the Year'.

We're in a different spot this year - stand 306 by the pavillion, at the members entrance. Please stop by and say hello, it'll be great to see lots of familiar faces, and to meet some new ones too.

Hopefully the temperature will have dropped a little by then!

26/05/2026

t has been incredibly hot and the next few days are likely to remain the same with a break at the weekend. For livestock outside in this heat, please make sure they have access to plentiful supplies of clean water, if necessary can that be supplemented with extra water troughs or a bowser. Heat stress can be intense for cattle, and sheep with no shade, perhaps if possible moving livestock to fields where trees offer some shade.
If you have pigs, and they like knocking water troughs over, make sure those water troughs can't be knocked over and water is available 24 hours a day. With pigs it is also essential they have wallow, dig a shallow hole and fill with water, the mud will stop them getting sunburn.

11/05/2026

Job opportunity for anyone currently looking for work. D.G.Buscombe

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a great family-run business with a strong reputation in the industry. Please see details below and share with anyone who may be interested 👇

📢 We’re Hiring – Store Person (Full-Time)

We’re looking for someone with experience and a good knowledge of agricultural tractors and machinery to join our busy parts department.

🔧 Role includes:
• Serving customers at the trade counter
• Ordering, stock control & invoicing (QuickBooks)
• Preparing parts for workshop jobs
• General stores duties & keeping areas tidy

✅ Good customer service & computer skills essential
✅ Must be able to work as part of a team and independently

📩 To apply, send your CV to [email protected]
(For the attention of David & Sarah)

07/05/2026

We’re still looking for a few more volunteers to join us at the Royal Cornwall Show 4th - 6th June, where Farm Cornwall is proudly one of the Charities of the Year!

We’re currently looking for support for the following collecting shifts around the showground:

• Thursday 1pm–5pm - 2 volunteers needed
• Friday 9am–1pm - 2 volunteers needed
• Saturday 9am–1pm - 3 volunteers needed
• Saturday 1pm–5pm - 4 volunteers needed

Volunteers will be out in pairs helping to collect donations and raise awareness of Farm Cornwall’s work supporting farmers, farm workers and rural families across Cornwall.

As a thank you, volunteers will receive a free show ticket for the day, plus an invitation to our volunteer thank you event on 20th June.

If you’d like to get involved, please email [email protected] to register your interest.

05/05/2026

Tomorrow evening! Farming Grants & Funding 2026 Workshop at Millennium Hall, Pensilva.

Join us for a practical and informative session on the latest farming grants and funding opportunities for 2026.

We’ll cover:
- Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI)
- Capital Grants & FETF
- Preparing for upcoming application windows
- Other opportunities including Farming in Protected Landscapes and Forest for Cornwall

Delivered by Farm Cornwall advisers Louise Davis and Charlie Penna, this session will provide clear, practical guidance to help you plan ahead.

Location: Millennium Hall, Pensilva (PL14 5NF)
Date: Wednesday 6th May
Time: 7:00pm – 9:00pm

Book your free place here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1985705707224?aff=oddtdtcreator

Free to attend thanks to support from The Royal Countryside Fund. Refreshments provided.

Join Farm Cornwall for a practical workshop covering the latest farming grants and funding opportunities available in 2026.

23/04/2026

We are looking for volunteers to join us at the Royal Cornwall Show, 4th to 6th June, where Farm Cornwall is proudly one of the Charities of the Year.

This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of one of Cornwall’s biggest events while supporting the work of Farm Cornwall. Volunteers will be out across the showground in pairs, raising awareness and collecting donations.

You can sign up for either a morning or afternoon shift (9am to 1pm or 1pm to 5pm). In return, you will receive a free ticket to enjoy the rest of the day, plus an invitation to our volunteer thank you event.

There will also be a pre-show training evening to make sure you feel briefed and confident ahead of the event.

Thank you to those who have already shown an interest, we really appreciate your support.

Although the show is still a few weeks away, it would really help us to have an idea of numbers as soon as possible. If you are interested, please do get in touch.

If you are not able to commit to a full 4-hour shift, that is absolutely fine, we would still love to hear from you and can be flexible.

Find out more and register your interest:
www.farmcornwall.co.uk/news/volunteer

Or email [email protected] if you would like to get involved.

Please do share this post with anyone who might be interested, thank you in advance.

23/04/2026

Trelawny Farmers Club, our newly renamed community group (formerly Next Generation), first event is taking place tomorrow!

Join us at the The Star Inn, Crowlas for an evening bringing together people aged 25–45+ from across Cornwall’s farming community, a chance to meet others, catch up, and build connections in a relaxed, friendly setting.

The evening includes a brewery tour with Penzance Brewing Company, followed by food, drinks and plenty of time to chat.

Friday 24th April
£10 per person

If you are planning to come along, please book your place so we can confirm numbers:

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1985708281925?aff=oddtdtcreator

23/04/2026

We are delighted to welcome two new trustees to our Board, bringing valuable experience and insight to support our work with Cornwall’s farming community.

James Kittow and Clare Green both bring a strong connection to the sector, alongside expertise in farming, business, and governance. As we continue our work supporting farmers across Cornwall, their knowledge and perspective will be a real asset.

Read the full story on our website:

As we mark our 25th year, we are delighted to welcome James and Clare to the Board and look forward to the experience and insight they will bring.

20/04/2026

A huge thank you to Trevedra Farm for their incredible support 💚

During a recent staff training day, their team raised £300 for Farm Cornwall (alongside £300 for Sennen Cove Lifeboat Station). It’s a brilliant example of community spirit, while also giving their new staff valuable confidence and experience.

Read the full story on our website:
https://www.farmcornwall.co.uk/news/trevedra-farm-raises-funds-for-farm-cornwall

Thank you again to everyone at Trevedra!

Thank you to Trevedra Farm Campsite for their generous fundraising support for Farm Cornwall.

17/04/2026

We’ve had a brilliant start to our Farming Grants & Funding 2026 workshop series!

It’s been great to see so many farmers from across Cornwall coming together, with strong attendance at both our Hayle and Blisland sessions and some really positive engagement throughout.

A huge thank you to The Royal Countryside Fund for supporting the programme, as well as Hayle RFC and Blisland Village Hall for hosting us, and Philp's Famous Pasties for providing pasties on both evenings. Thanks also to Claire Hosken photography for joining us at the Hayle session to document the workshop.

We’ve got two more workshops coming up, so there’s still time to get involved.

Read more and book your place here:

Farmers from across the county have come together to engage with the sessions and build confidence around upcoming funding opportunities.