Farm Business Sustainability in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly
This prestigious award, initiated by the Duchy of Cornwall, will be made to the farm business that is judged to have delivered a successful and sustainable approach to farming, forestry and/or food production within Cornwall or the Isles of Scilly.
Applications are invited for this distinguished award, initiated by the Duchy of Cornwall.
The award will be made to the farm business that is judged to have delivered a successful, sustainable approach to farming, forestry and / or food production within the county of Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. The Duke of Cornwall's Award will be presented at the 2025 Royal Cornwall Show (5 – 7 June).
For 2025 we are now changing the aim of the award to reflect the key role of farming and food production in the sustainable stewardship of our land.
The judging panel will take particular account of how farm businesses have risen to the challenge of delivering a creative and balanced approach to farming, whilst also maintaining or enhancing nature and moving towards net zero.
Successful applicants will be able to demonstrate achievements in:
- Soil health
- Reducing greenhouse gas emissions and increasing sequestration
- Water and wetland management
- Natural habitat management and creation
- Improved opportunities to benefit mental and physical health among the public/community through access
- Collaboration on landscape-scale sustainable farming
- Adopting innovative practices that support nature and net zero
- Commercial viability/sustainability
Send your nomination by post or by email, with a description of the business and include the following
- The name of business or the business being nominated
- The business contact
- Address and Postcode
- Telephone number
- Email Address
- Agricultural holding number (if known)
and email to feelunn@royalcornwall.co.uk or by post to:
Mark Stoddart
Secretary/CEO
The Royal Cornwall Events Centre
Wadebridge
PL27 7JE
Please note that farm tourism businesses (B&B/ holiday cottages etc) are not eligible for this award.
The award carries with a perpetual trophy (to be held for the year) and a signed certificate, plus a cash prize of £1000 from HRH The Duke of Cornwall.
The award will be presented at the 2025 Royal Cornwall Show.
1st March 2025 – Closing date for applications
March 2025 – A shortlist of finalists will be prepared
April 2025 – The judging panel will interview those shortlisted
June 2025 – The award will be presented at the Royal Cornwall Show
The award will be made to the farm business that is judged to have delivered a successful, sustainable approach to farming, forestry and / or food production within the county of Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. The Duke of Cornwall's Award will be presented at the 2025 Royal Cornwall Show (5 – 7 June).
For 2025 we are now changing the aim of the award to reflect the key role of farming and food production in the sustainable stewardship of our land.
The judging panel will take particular account of how farm businesses have risen to the challenge of delivering a creative and balanced approach to farming, whilst also maintaining or enhancing nature and moving towards net zero.
Successful applicants will be able to demonstrate achievements in:
- Soil health
- Reducing greenhouse gas emissions and increasing sequestration
- Water and wetland management
- Natural habitat management and creation
- Improved opportunities to benefit mental and physical health among the public/community through access
- Collaboration on landscape-scale sustainable farming
- Adopting innovative practices that support nature and net zero
- Commercial viability/sustainability
Send your nomination by post or by email, with a description of the business and include the following
- The name of business or the business being nominated
- The business contact
- Address and Postcode
- Telephone number
- Email Address
- Agricultural holding number (if known)
and email to feelunn@royalcornwall.co.uk or by post to:
Mark Stoddart
Secretary/CEO
The Royal Cornwall Events Centre
Wadebridge
PL27 7JE
Please note that farm tourism businesses (B&B/ holiday cottages etc) are not eligible for this award.
The award carries with a perpetual trophy (to be held for the year) and a signed certificate, plus a cash prize of £1000 from HRH The Duke of Cornwall.
The award will be presented at the 2025 Royal Cornwall Show.
1st March 2025 – Closing date for applications
March 2025 – A shortlist of finalists will be prepared
April 2025 – The judging panel will interview those shortlisted
June 2025 – The award will be presented at the Royal Cornwall Show
The Royal Cornwall Show is a fundraising activity of the Royal Cornwall Agricultural Association to help support agriculture and the countryside. Charity Number - 250312
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