Local machinery dealer the cornerstone of farming community

Community, connections and a personable approach are the trademark of many a successful business, and have served long-standing machinery dealer John Cornthwaite well for more than 60 years

James Huyton
Machinery and Farm Technology Specialist
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John Cornthwaite Farm Machinery Ltd, (Left) Ruby (Dog), Victoria Myerscough, Tom Thornton, Steve Gardner, Jo Jeffery, Sam Jackson, Will Powell, Tom Ingleson, Andy Nixon, John Cornthwaite, Myles Bonney, Sarah Sudell, Martin Atkinson, Mark Challenger, Cynthia Whiteside, Mark Dixon, Alan Robinson
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John Cornthwaite Farm Machinery Ltd, (Left) Ruby (Dog), Victoria Myerscough, Tom Thornton, Steve Gardner, Jo Jeffery, Sam Jackson, Will Powell, Tom Ingleson, Andy Nixon, John Cornthwaite, Myles Bonney, Sarah Sudell, Martin Atkinson, Mark Challenger, Cynthia Whiteside, Mark Dixon, Alan Robinson

Following a challenging few months for the industry, John Cornthwaite Farm Machinery opened its doors for an open day on April 16. With a host of kit on show and brand managers from all the dealer's...

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