Events and Farm Walks

Upcoming Shows & Events

Join us at the following agricultural shows and farming events.

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January 2026

Wednesday 14th January

Agroforestry in practice: realising the potential of trees

11:00am – 2:30pm
Halscombe Farm, Ide, Devon, EX2 9TQ

Hosted by Sir Harry Studholme and the Forestry Commission, discover how combining trees, livestock and pasture is improving biodiversity, soil health and long-term resilience on Halscombe Farm in the Perridge Estate.

Click here to book your place.

Wednesday 14th January

Farming smarter, not harder

11:00am - 2:00pm
Duchy College Rosewarne

This fast-paced session looks at how farms can stay profitable while adapting to rising costs and changing government support. We’ll explore why preparing for a future with fewer subsidies is essential and how farming with nature can strengthen both your business and your land.

We’ll share practical, easy-to-apply ways to work with your land improving soils, reducing inputs, protecting water and boosting biodiversity. From smarter cultivation to better nutrient use, you’ll pick up ideas that can make a real difference on the ground.

You’ll also get a realistic overview of organic farming and its costs, benefits and whether it can improve your farm’s long-term sustainability.

Finally, we’ll look at simple tools and apps to measure your environmental impact and track your inputs and outputs, helping you rethink old habits and make informed decisions.
 
This session gives you the essentials and our follow-on workshops will take each topic further.

Click here to book your place. 

Thursday 15th January

Inheritance Tax & Succession: What the Budget Means for Farmers

5:30pm - 8:00pm
Victoria Inn, Roche, Victoria Road, Roche, Saint Austell, UK

A detailed session on Inheritance Tax & Sucession to further support our Members and local farming communities.

The session will bring together rural specialists to explain the new rules clearly and practically, helping you make informed decisions for your business and family.

Spaces are limited and booking is essential for catering purposes as supper will be included. From more information on what we will cover in detail and to book your place, speak to a Local Cornish Mutual Advisor or click here

Wednesday 21st January

Farming smarter, not harder

11:00am till 2:00pm
Duchy College Stoke Climsland

This fast-paced session looks at how farms can stay profitable while adapting to rising costs and changing government support.
We’ll explore why preparing for a future with fewer subsidies is essential and how farming with nature can strengthen both your business and your land.

We’ll share practical, easy-to-apply ways to work with your land improving soils, reducing inputs, protecting water and boosting biodiversity. From smarter cultivation to better nutrient use, you’ll pick up ideas that can make a real difference on the ground.

You’ll also get a realistic overview of organic farming and its costs, benefits and whether it can improve your farm’s long-term sustainability.

Finally, we’ll look at simple tools and apps to measure your environmental impact and track your inputs and outputs, helping you rethink old habits and make informed decisions.

Click here to book your place.

Thursday 22nd January

Emergency First Aid at Work, FAA Level 3 Award (QCF)

9:00am - 17:00pm
Pannier Pantry, 1 Bridgeland St, Bideford EX39 2PS

Farming remains one of the most dangerous occupations in Britain, and making sure you and your team have First Aid skills is essential.

To help support with this, we are running Emergency First Aid at Work courses. This one-day event is for an Emergency First Aid at Work, FAA Level 3 Award (QCF) and will help you and your team to learn essential skills for responding to accident or emergencies on farm. 

You must be aged 14 or over to attend this course.

Click here to book your place. 

Monday 26th January

Unlocking farm performance; healthy soil, smarter water

11:00am till 2:00pm
Duchy College Stoke Climsland

This workshop focuses on the essentials of productive, resilient farming: healthy soils and effective water management. We’ll explore practical techniques to improve land performance, enhance biodiversity and build greater resilience to climate challenges. From strengthening soil structure to making smarter use of water across the farm, this session offers straightforward, on-the-ground approaches that support long-term sustainability and profitability.

Click here to book your place. 

February 2026

Wednesday 11th February

Making the most of your muck

11:00 till 2:00pm
Duchy College Rosewarne

This workshop shows how manure and other farm by-products can become valuable resources that strengthen both profitability and resilience. We’ll look at practical opportunities such as producing biochar, generating biogas and creating animal feed that can unlock new income streams while improving overall farm efficiency. Designed to be straightforward and applicable on the ground, this session highlights simple steps that help you get more from what your farm already produces.

Click here to book your place. 

Thursday 12th February

How technology can boost farm performance

11:00am till 2:00pm
Duchy College Rosewarne

This workshop explores how digital and precision technologies can help farms work smarter, cut costs and reduce environmental impact. We’ll look at practical, on-farm tools from data-driven systems to everyday agri-tech solutions that can improve efficiency and support more sustainable, profitable operations.

The session also considers how technology can help tackle labour shortages across the sector. With ag-tech advancing rapidly, this workshop highlights the innovations farmers can adopt now to stay ahead and make technology a working part of the farm’s future.

Click here to book your place. 

Monday 16th February

Building a Reliable Farm Team for Long-Term Success

11:00 till 2:00pm
Duchy College Rosewarne

This workshop explores how strong leadership and effective people management can transform the long-term success of your farming business. We’ll look at the difference between management and leadership, what makes a good leader, and how to motivate and get the best from your team. The session also highlights the importance of building a positive farm culture, investing in training and using mentorship to grow confidence and capability. With resilient teams at the heart of every sustainable agri-business, this workshop offers practical tools to develop the people who help drive your farm forward.

Click here to book your place.

Wednesday 18th February

Unlocking farm performance; healthy soil, smarter water

11:00am till 2:00pm
Duchy College Rosewarne

This workshop focuses on the essentials of productive, resilient farming: healthy soils and effective water management. We’ll explore practical techniques to improve land performance, enhance biodiversity and build greater resilience to climate challenges. From strengthening soil structure to making smarter use of water across the farm, this session offers straightforward, on-the-ground approaches that support long-term sustainability and profitability.

Click here to book your place. 

Thursday 19th February

How technology can boost farm performance

11:00am till 2:00pm
Duchy College Stoke Climsland

This workshop explores how digital and precision technologies can help farms work smarter, cut costs and reduce environmental impact. We’ll look at practical, on-farm tools from data-driven systems to everyday agri-tech solutions that can improve efficiency and support more sustainable, profitable operations.

The session also considers how technology can help tackle labour shortages across the sector. With ag-tech advancing rapidly, this workshop highlights the innovations farmers can adopt now to stay ahead and make technology a working part of the farm’s future.

Click here to book your place.

Wednesday 25th February

Building a Reliable Farm Team for Long-Term Success

11:00am till 2:00pm
Duchy College Stoke Climsland

This workshop explores how strong leadership and effective people management can transform the long-term success of your farming business. We’ll look at the difference between management and leadership, what makes a good leader, and how to motivate and get the best from your team. The session also highlights the importance of building a positive farm culture, investing in training and using mentorship to grow confidence and capability. With resilient teams at the heart of every sustainable agri-business, this workshop offers practical tools to develop the people who help drive your farm forward.

Click here to book your place.

March 2026

Wednesday 4th March

Making the most of your muck

11:00am till 2:00pm
Duchy College Stoke Climsland

This workshop shows how manure and other farm by-products can become valuable resources that strengthen both profitability and resilience. We’ll look at practical opportunities such as producing biochar, generating biogas and creating animal feed that can unlock new income streams while improving overall farm efficiency. Designed to be straightforward and applicable on the ground, this session highlights simple steps that help you get more from what your farm already produces.

Click here to book your place.