Winners announced from the Cornwall Farm Business Awards 2021
The Cornwall Farm Business Awards 2021 was held for the first time in 18 months at the Royal Cornwall Showground Pavilion last Thursday, 30th September, and the celebrations mirrored the success of the farmers, who were the stars on the night.
Following the cancellation of the awards in 2020, we were keen to see the return of the event that we have hosted for the past 12 years, to recognise the hard work and dedication of farmers across Cornwall, who have worked relentlessly as always to bring high quality produce to our plates.
Ian Lobb receiving the title of Cornwall’s Farmer of the Year from Peter Beaumont of Cornish Mutual
The Awards Ceremony raised nearly £2,000 for the Addington Fund through the raffle and auction lots alone. Although reduced numbers were in attendance, to recognise a respected easing of recent restrictions, there was a full house of nominees and our supporters were there, keen to raise a glass.
We cannot thank enough, those who entered, nominated, supported, donated and took part in the Cornwall Farm Business Awards this year. From generous money donations to wonderful local food and produce donations, as they say, ‘every little helps’. As a result of such a successful event, we can continue to help farmers in need throughout Cornwall.
The charity is truly grateful to all of the sponsors that made the event possible and although these are hard times for many, their support for the us and recognition of the support that is offered to those in need across Cornwall’s agricultural community has not been pushed aside.
The principal sponsor for the evening, Cornish Mutual was pivotal in their contribution and CEO, Peter Beaumont reiterated this in his comments when he described how pleased Cornish Mutual was to be working alongside the 20 year established charity. He said: “In the coming months Farmers will be under further pressure and really need charities like the Addington Fund to have their back when needed.”
Category winners
Best Commercial Farmer was presented to Chris Dustow of CS Dustow and Sons sponsored by Carter Jonas and AMC.
Rona Amiss from Tregullas Farm received the title of Best Woman in Agriculture, sponsored by Handlesbanken.
Ian Lobb graciously accepted the award for Best Mixed Farmer, sponsored by PKF Francis Clark.
Will and Kate Martin of Treway Farm Turkeys were the winners of the of Best Farm Processor, sponsored by Savills.
Joe and Gemma Vernon, Trevigo Farm wholly deserved the award for Best Dairy Farmer, sponsored by Saputo Dairy UK.
The award for Best Young Farmer (under 35) was granted to Ross Denning of R G Denning & Son and sponsored by NatWest.
A gob-smacked Michael Grigg was heralded as Farming Champion, sponsored by the NFU and recognised for his outstanding contribution to agriculture and it was an honour to present him with this title.
After great suspense, the award for Cornwall’s Farmer of the Year, sponsored by Stephens Scown Solicitors, as the outstanding category winner of the evening was announced to be Mr Ian Lobb and met with great applause.
We would like to give a special ‘Thank You’ to the Royal Cornwall Agricultural Association and the Pavilion Centre for all their help, Tinkers Catering Services for cooking a delicious dinner and Barclays Bank for their generous match funding.
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