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HRH The Duke of Cornwall, Patron of The Prince’s Countryside Fund attends a celebration of rural communities

July 22, 2021

His Royal Highness The Duke of Cornwall, Patron of The Prince’s Countryside Fund, with Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Cornwall attended a reception this evening at The Duchy of Cornwall Nursery, Lostwithiel to celebrate rural communities.

Jordans and The Prince’s Countryside Fund launch Year Three of their Sustainable Agriculture Bursary

July 21, 2021

Prospective undergraduates at the Royal Agricultural University (RAU) and the University of Reading are invited to apply for the Jordans and The Prince’s Countryside Fund Sustainable Agriculture Bursary. Successful applicants will get £5000 of funding throughout their degree.

South-West Farm Resilience Network Farm Tour

July 19, 2021

By the kind permission of the Smith family, the South-West Farm Resilience Network (FRN) group were able to hold their first in person event on 15th July.

Launch of our new A-Zero guide on sustainability for farmers

July 15, 2021

The Prince’s Countryside Fund have today launched a new guide designed to help farmers understand and talk about climate change. The guide is in response to new research which shows that 67% of farmers think there is too much jargon used in conversations around the environment.

Sustainable Agriculture Bursary winners visit Ryvita farms and factory

July 14, 2021

The winners of the PCF and Jordans joint Sustainable Agriculture Bursary were invited this week to a two-day visit of the Ryvita supply chain – from farm to fork.

PCF Successful In Defra Future Farming Resilience Fund

July 13, 2021

Defra's Future Farming Resilience Fund is designed to provide business support to farmers and land managers during the early years of the agricultural transition. It does this by awarding grants to organisations who help farmers and land managers to understand the changes that are happening, identify how, what and when they may need to adapt their business models, and access tailored support to adapt.

PCF welcomes three new trustees

July 12, 2021

The Prince’s Countryside Fund is delighted to announce the appointment of three new trustees to their board: Heather Hancock, Steve Murrells, and Baroness Kate Rock.

Executive Director enjoys Lake District farm walk

July 8, 2021

Our Executive Director, Keith Halstead, recently attended a farm tour with the Lake District group of our Farm Resilience Programme.

Up to Speed machines arrive on farm

July 6, 2021

Back in May, we announced the three winners of our Up to Speed scheme, with New Holland. Last week, the machines arrived on farm, where they'll help these young farmers to make a real difference to their business and communities.

From shops to pop-ups: 19 new communities receive grant funding

July 1, 2021