Professor Sally Shortall has studied farming families around the world and her view remains the same. Women are vital for successful farming businesses but continue to be an under-valued resource.
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Why women are needed if farming is to survive

Inspire, network, grow
Struck by the lack of women working alongside her in the meat industry, Laura Ryan set up Meat Business Women in 2015. It is now a global phenomenon.
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How storytelling helps build industry resilience
Featuring in an episode of our Farming Focus podcast, BBC journalist Anna Jones and communications specialist Kendra Hall explain why storytelling and public relations is vital to the industry’s future.
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Four local students awarded Cornish Mutual Young Farmer Bursary
The winning agriculture students for the 2022 Young Farmer Bursaries have been chosen - find out more about this year's winners.
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Cornish Mutual tackles farm safety
Our new Health & Safety Service provides comprehensive support for managing your farm's health and safety requirements, through assessments by our specialist team, regular visits and expert advice. Click to find out more.
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Cornish Mutual invests in regenerative farming start-up
Our investment into Terrafarmer is another step in helping our Members prepare their farms for the future - read on for more information.
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Cornish Mutual is changing but staying true to its roots
Our services to help protect the farming community are expanding - read on to find out about new products and services that we are rolling out across the South West.
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Cornish Mutual Member Benefits
Cornish Mutual offers exclusive money-saving offers and discounts to Members, along with valuable support and advice on compliance, health & safety and more.
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Winners of the 2021 Young Farmer Bursaries announced
The winners of our 2021 Young Farmers Bursaries have been chosen - read on to find out about this year's winning students.
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