Cornish Mutual

02/06/2026

Collaboration is becoming one of farming’s most valuable tools for building resilient, profitable businesses.

Recorded live at the Devon County Show in May, this episode of Farming Focus™ brings the latest series to a close. The panel comprising award-winning local farmer Chris Berry, farming facilitator Mel Bradley MBE and Farm Carbon Toolkit’s Becky Willson, pick up on elements discussed throughout the series to explore why working together matters more than ever.

From discussion groups to landscape-scale projects, hear practical ideas on learning, sharing knowledge and building confidence through community.

Click the link in our bio to listen now.

28/05/2026

We had such an amazing few days at Devon County Show, catching up with our Members, exploring the showground and celebrating all things Devon. 💚

Well done to all those who participated in showing and a special congratulations to the winners! 🏆🐄

Here are a few highlights from the show. 📸

Plus, we’ve had someone new join our team… can you spot who it is? 🫢

28/05/2026

A huge congratulations to the Tucker Family for winning the Best Family Farm award last week! It was such a brilliant evening celebrating the farmers of Devon, and we're proud to support Addington Fund and the incredible work they do.

👏Congratulations to the Tucker Family, who won our Best Family Farm award at last week's Devon Farm Business Awards 🏆

"It was wonderful opportunity when the judges came to give them a little insight into our world of chaos on a family farm” J Tucker Farms, Mount Folly Farm

This category is proudly sponsored by Cornish Mutual

For more information about all our winners click here 👉 bit.ly/4dJ70MJ

26/05/2026

Are you buying or selling livestock this season? In this bonus episode of Farming Focus™, farm vet Esme Moffett and Devon sheep farmer Peter Delbridge share practical advice on managing biosecurity risks when moving stock.

From asking the right questions and understanding disease status to quarantine and transport hygiene, they explain how simple, manageable steps can help protect your herd or flock.

Listen now on Farming Focus™: https://hubs.ly/Q04hT09L0

22/05/2026

A great day at the show today — and we can’t wait to do it all again tomorrow!🙂🧑‍🌾🐄

21/05/2026

This is more than a film about Cornish Mutual.

It’s a celebration of the farmers, families and communities we’re proud to stand alongside every day.

For more than 120 years, farming has shaped who we are. Through change, uncertainty and opportunity, our purpose has remained the same - supporting and protecting the people at the heart of the SW farming community. Because being a mutual means more than providing insurance. It means building trusted relationships, doing the right thing, and standing alongside our Members through whatever comes their way.

This film tells a small part of that story. Thank you to everyone who helped bring it to life - our Members and the team at . We’re proud to share it with you today.

Standing with you, whatever comes your way.

21/05/2026

Day one completed! 👩🏻‍🌾🚜🐮

What an incredible start to Devon County Show 2026. We’ve had such a great time seeing our Members, exploring the showground and meeting new faces!

The team is ready for another exciting day tomorrow, so come and join us for a cup of tea, coffee, or even a sweet treat!

📍 Cornish Mutual Marquee - Stand 141, Avenue D (opposite the Cornish Mutual Livestock Arena)

20/05/2026

Set up for the first show of the season…..TICK!!!😬

We’re looking forward to catching up with our wonderful Members and local farming community.

We’re also excited for this year’s Farmers’ Hub, covering everything from how to best prepare for SFI, to collaboration in farming, making the most of muck, and more!!

If you’d like to view the full schedule, click the link below! 👇

https://www.cornishmutual.co.uk/media/emedagnv/farmers-hub-schedule.pdf

20/05/2026

Join Bicton College to explore land-based education & career pathways, and find out more about the support, training and opportunities they offer.

📍 Farmers' Hub - next to the Cornish Mutual Livestock Arena, Devon County Show
📅 Saturday 23rd May - 1pm

View the full Farmers' Hub schedule: https://hubs.ly/Q04h42x30

20/05/2026

In this forward-looking session on integrating trees into farming systems, Devon farmer Sir Harry Studholme and the Forestry Commission will share practical advice on the value trees can bring to farm businesses.

📍 Farmers' Hub - next to the Cornish Mutual Livestock Arena
📅 Friday 22nd May - 3pm

View the full Farmers' Hub schedule: https://hubs.ly/Q04h3VYv0