It was a night of double celebration for Peter and Jenny Olds of Cornhill Farm as they took home the trophy for ‘Best Commercial Farmer’ and were crowned ‘Cornwall’s Farmers of the Year 2024’, at Addington Fund’s Cornwall Farm Business Awards last week.
The event returned for its 15th year, with seven trophies up for grabs, recognising the best agriculturalists in Cornwall.
Over 200 guests gathered at the iconic Eden Project to enjoy a spectacular, locally sourced meal, celebrate Cornish farming and raise money for the national farming charity, Addington Fund.
2024 Roll of Honour
Best Commercial Farmer
Winners: Peter and Jenny Olds, Cornhill Farm
Finalists:
- Kevin & Katie Hoare, Trenance Dairy
- Martin Wallis, S H Wallis & Son
Best Woman in Agriculture
Winner: Wendy Nicholas, Trevedra Farm
Finalists:
- Polly Dugmore, Bodrugan Barton
- Bex Tonks, St Ewe Free Range Eggs
Best Dairy Farmer
Winner: Christopher Murley, Higher Bojewan Farm
Finalists:
- Jonathan Hosken, Gadles Farm
- The Morrow Partners, Treveale Farm
Best Farm Processor
Winners: The Hutchings Family of Golden Cow Dairy
Finalist:
- Tristan Hocking and Kian Hocking, Whistle Hill Dairy and Beef
Rising Star
Winner: Ben Thomas, Treveddoe Farm
Finalist:
- Maddy Knowles, Trink Dairy
Farming Champion
Winner: Colin Dymond
Finalists:
- Polly Dugmore, Bodrugan Barton
- Maria Warne-Elston, Tresungers Farm
