Listen "Cornish Mutual Reflections on 2024 - with CEO Peter Beaumont"
Episode Synopsis
Today on the show Peter Green is joined by Cornish Mutual's Chief Executive Officer, Peter Beaumont, to look back on 2024 and reflect on the year for farmers and Cornish Mutual. Farming Focus is the podcast for farmers in the South West of England, but is relevant for farmers outside of the region or indeed anyone in the wider industry or who has an interest in food and farming. For more information on Cornish Mutual visit cornishmutual.co.ukFor our podcast disclaimer click here. If you'd like to send us an email you can contact us at [email protected]:01 Cornish Mutual jingle00:14 Peter Green introduces the show.00:55 Peter welcomes Peter.02:10 Peter Beaumont begins to reflect on the year. 03:26 How can Cornish Mutual support members?04:04 The headlines for Cornish Mutual in 202407:05 What have been the biggest challenges for members in 2024?08:30 Farming has the operational side but also administrative side. 11:17 The aftermath of the budget - succession and planning for it. 12:20 Mutual v insurance company14:10 Rising costs - how has Cornish Mutual been reacting?15:55 Farm walks and supporting members. 17:27 Health and safety 20:00 Collaboration.21:54 Risks and Opportunities for members.23:13 SFI24:18 What has been the biggest achievement for Cornish Mutual this year? 27:25 Peter Green wraps up.
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