Insurance Advisor with Dairy Farmer Member

Working to protect the farming community

Farming Focus Podcast

‘Farming Focus’ – the farming podcast for Cornish Mutual Members and the wider farming community.

Farming Focus will bring its listeners the latest on what really matters to farmers.

Featuring industry experts and farming professionals, we expect it to kickstart conversations across the South West and give farmers the knowledge and solutions to face today’s demands in agriculture.


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Why choose Cornish Mutual?

Established for the people of the South West, and owned by the people of the South West, our goals are your goals, everything we do is in our Members' best interests.

Through our insurance products and services we're here to safeguard you, your business and your communities against a range of risks.

When you meet one of our advisors, you know you're not dealing with a commission-driven salesperson. You're talking directly to a member of an expert, chartered team, driven by a desire to deliver protection, peace of mind, and proactive support, always keeping you at the heart of our work. 

To our Members, we aren’t just another insurance company, we’re the local experts that understand the challenges you face and are here to help. 

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Future Farming Programme

Farmers are currently seeing the biggest changes in agriculture for more than 50 years. As a mutual insurer, we’ve stood by South West farmers since 1903 and through our Future Farming Programme, we are helping our Members and the wider farming community navigate the changes ahead in this transformative time. Find our latest information and resources below.

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Cyber Assistance Helpline
Do you have any cyber-related questions or need advice on how to protect yourself or your family from cyber incidents?

The Cornish Mutual Cyber Assistance Helpline provided through the cyber protection specialists at Cyberscout, a TransUnion brand, is here to help.

Call 0808 189 2300

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Robinson's smokehouse Taunton

Real Food Heroes


Robinson's Smokehouse

Ray Robinson has brought delicious smoked products to the South West with his traditional smokehouse and shop - click for the full story. Find Out More

Latest News

04 Feb

Rewilding

Often thought of as simply ‘shutting the gate’ on a piece of land, farming consultant Jim Bliss explains why rewilding requires an active approach in the UK, while regenerative agronomist Hugo Ellis describes it as driving for balance and diversity in habitats and farm enterprises. And livestock, they say, are essential. On his Nuffield travels, Jim Bliss saw some spectacular examples of what he calls ‘passive’ rewilding, where stock had been removed from the land and nature returned – Patagonia National Park being one. But the UK doesn’t have the space to take this approach. “So, it's much better to have active rewilding, which does involve farming, just in a more nuanced way, where it's all about diversity,” says Jim.
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Upcoming Events

Friday 21st February

Understanding SFI workshops: Soil Management Plan

11am-2pm | Duchy College Rosewarne

Tuesday 25th February

Understanding SFI workshops: Nutrient Management Plan

11am-2pm | Duchy College Rosewarne