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The bursaries are for young farmers College students studying agriculture in the south west can apply for a £500 bursary to support their studies. As part of its Future Farming Programme, Cornish Mutual is offering four bursaries of £500 to students studying an agriculture-based level 1, 2 or 3 course at Bicton, Duchy and Kingston Maurward College, or Bridgwater and Taunton College, Cannington Campus. The money can be used towards course-related costs such as buying PPE and funding transport or covering additional qualifications. “Our Future Farming programme aims to support the f...

DORSET farmers and rural businesses are being warned to be vigilant for criminal vehicle theft gangs. The risk of farm vehicle thefts increases significantly over winter, with the long, dark evenings making it easier for criminals to operate in isolated rural areas. “Too many farmers assume their vehicles are safe on their land, but sadly this is not the case,” says Arthur Denton, Cornish Mutual’s chartered legal executive and claims team leader. “We usually see an increase in claims for stolen vehicles during the winter months. It’s a time when vehicles are more likely to b...

DORSET farmers and rural businesses are being warned to be vigilant for criminal vehicle theft gangs. The risk of farm vehicle thefts increases significantly over winter, with the long, dark evenings making it easier for criminals to operate in isolated rural areas. “Too many farmers assume their vehicles are safe on their land, but sadly this is not the case,” says Arthur Denton, Cornish Mutual’s chartered legal executive and claims team leader. “We usually see an increase in claims for stolen vehicles during the winter months. It’s a time when vehicles are more likely to b...