Cornwall

Is it a British obsession with the weather or is it just farmers. I wonder what it would be like to work in an office and the weather have no effect on your life other than deciding if it is a BBQ for the weekend or not

A Conservative councillor in Cornwall has shown his support for local farmers after proposing a motion that would guarantee only local produce is served at council meetings.

Former Defra secretary George Eustice has announced he will be stepping down as an MP at the next General Election.

The decision by the UK’s Chief Veterinary Officer Professor Christine Middlemiss will see mandatory housing measures for all poultry and captive birds in Norfolk, Suffolk and parts of Essex come into effect from 00:01

Officials are warning poultry keepers to remain ‘vigilant’ following two further cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza were confirmed in Wales and in Cornwall.

The UK’s largest cheesemaking plant is facing a ‘substantial’ fine after admitting to causing 21 incidents of pollution and permit breaches.

Police have urged anyone with information to come forward after more than 20 cows were stolen.

Cornwall Council has pledged to invest £16.4 million into its county farms estate as part of a new strategy to enhance environment and improve farm tenants’ living conditions.