Farming and Agriculture
Agri-food worth £1.4bn
Cornwall’s burgeoning agri-food sector is worth some £1.4 billion to the local economy, latest research shows.
High five for compost company
An organic waste company in north Cornwall has gained five accreditations.
Promoting traditional skills
An award for the development of business skills in young people is now seeking nominations.
Expansion is child’s play
St Mawgan-based Taylor Design & Play has expanded its range of play equipment for 2012.
New Rural Focus for Cornwall
Farmers and rural businesses in Cornwall are set to benefit from an enhanced range of dedicated support services
Farm taps into RBS fund
A farm near Truro has become the first business in the UK to benefit from a loan from RBS/NatWest’s recently launched Renewable Energy Fund.
Solar seminar next month
Solar energy will be the theme of a seminar for farmers and landowners being hosted by legal firm Stephens Scown and accountant Francis Clark.
‘Grumpy old men’ sell pies
Two self-proclaimed ‘grumpy old men’ from Cornwall have launched a new range of savoury pies.
Spotlight on farming accidents
Cutting the number of deaths and serious injuries in the West Country’s farming industry will be a key focus for Cornish Mutual in supporting European Health and Safety Week later this month (October 24-28).
Oil distributor invests in Devon depot
A Cornwall-based oil distributor has expanded across the Tamar, opening its first Devon depot.
