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The Rural Business School is leading sustainable rural change through education and training, knowledge transfer and applied research.

We are working throughout the agricultural industry with a diverse range of people, groups and organisations. Duchy College Rural Business School is at the cutting edge of positive development in rural industry. Leading the way in education, training and knowledge exchange opportunities to support the demands of the land-based sector. The school was established in 2006 to provide a range of servic

es tailored to address the specific needs of rural communities, including training, business support and applied research. The Rural Business School operates from the two Duchy College sites at Stoke Climsland and Rosewarne in Cornwall. It also has a research outpost at Exeter University and an office located at the NFU building in Exeter. Our projects and services are delivered across the South West region and we attract participants and clients from across the UK and internationally. The sites at Stoke Climsland and Rosewarne offer superb teaching, training and conference facilities in accessible yet rural surroundings attached to working farms. The work of the Rural Business School incorporates a number of rural development projects and initiatives delivering services across the South West and beyond. Because of this we offer a dedicated team of training co-ordinators and research staff based throughout the region with expert knowledge of the industry from the local to the global scale. We also work with other land-based colleges and training providers to ensure that our training opportunities are offered at venues across the region. Providing first-hand specialist knowledge and technical support where it matters. These companies and organisations form a vital part of our network, ensuring that we have up-to-date knowledge of the training and research requirements of our industry. It is the goal of the Rural Business School to provide an innovative service to the local and regional communities through training, support and research. We are committed to putting the learner and sustainable, healthy advancement of rural business first and are regularly audited through both our project funders and as part of Cornwall College Group through Ofsted.

03/06/2025

🌟 Join Us at the Royal Cornwall Show! 🌟

Are you attending the Royal Cornwall Show? Be sure to visit our Agri Carbon Kernow and Farm Net Zero team at the Farming, Food, and Nature Hub.

We'd love to meet you and chat about sustainable farming practices. 🌱

Come and say hi! 👋

We're delighted to be hosting a Farming, Food and Nature Hub at this year's Royal Cornwall Show, 5-7th June 😁

Check out our full list of exhibitors and sponsors for the Hub who we're very excited to be partnering with. Join us for live demonstrations and activities and be part of the buzz. Make the most of the free landowner advice and support on offer, and remember to bring a soil sample to test your soil. All the more reason for you to come see us at Stand 286!

Look out for our exhibitor showcase posts in the lead up to the Show ✍🏻

Royal Cornwall Show National Farmers Union Cornwall National Landscape National Trust The CLA FWAG SouthWest

01/05/2025

🌱 Applications Now Open – 29th Challenge of Rural Leadership | January 2026

Are you working in or alongside the rural sector and ready to elevate your leadership skills? The Challenge of Rural Leadership is a prestigious, fully residential course delivered by Duchy College’s Rural Business School, in partnership with The Worshipful Company of Farmers.

Now in its 29th year, this intensive programme is designed for ambitious individuals who want to lead with purpose and drive positive change in rural industries.

📍 When: January 2026
📌 Apply by: Midnight, 31st July 2025
🔗 More info & applications: https://www.ruralbusinessschool.org.uk/crl/

Join a powerful alumni network and develop the skills to influence, innovate, and inspire.

16/01/2025

It's a beautiful day at Trevarnon Farm for the Cauliflower Field Trial Open Day.

Trialist Sophie is looking forward to meeting local growers from 2-4pm

11/11/2024

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In an exciting collaboration, Volac Milk Replacers Ltd has been working alongside Duchy College at its Future Farm, bringing research and development in calf nutrition to new levels. As part of the Centre for Innovation in Livestock (CIEL), Duchy College gives Volac access to state-of-the-art facili...

24/01/2024

Congratulations to everyone who completed the Worshipful Company of Farmers' 27th Challenge of Rural Leadership

23/06/2023

Experience life-changing, uplifting, and motivating moments with the Challenge of Rural Leadership course. Hear from past delegates as they describe their transformative journey.

Watch now at https://youtube.com/

20/06/2023

⏳⚡️ Only 6 weeks left to apply for the 27th

Challenge of Rural Leadership!

Don't miss out on this intensive program that will enhance your and skills.

Unlock your full potential. Apply today at https://ruralbusinessschool.org.uk/crl/

08/02/2023

Are you a chef, baker, caterer, brewer, distiller, vintner, juicer or cidermaker, interested in climate friendly food and drink as a USP?

Join the Farm Net Zero team at The Lost Gardens of Heligan on 22nd February, 11am-2pm

25/01/2023

What a wonderful two weeks. Thank you to Duchy College for running the 26th Challenge of Rural Leadership course for the Worshipful Company of Farmers. Thank you also to Dartington Hall for superbly hosting once again the retreat for this 26th cohort. A magnificent group of people - who last night all received their well deserved certificates on their completion of the course and became twenty new members of the WCF Alumni Association - you are all very welcome.

The Challenge of Rural Leadership course - “Intensive, challenging and inspirational; discover leadership at a time when it is needed most”. . Here’s to 2024!

16/09/2022

There's only two weeks left to submit your Worshipful Company of Farmers Challenge of Rural Leadership applications. If you haven't sent yours yet, what are you waiting for?

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