I grew up at Trevaskis Farm near Connor Downs, studied at agricultural college and worked in the family business for over nine years.  Over the last eighteen months I have been the Minister for Farming, Fisheries and Food.  I think it makes sense in politics to bring to the table knowledge you gained in an earlier career and for me that was farming.  
I want to see a vibrant farming industry and my priorities if returned would be to shake up the Common Agricultural Policy and make it easier for new entrants to get into the industry. I also think we should have a much looser CAP with common European objectives, but where national governments legislate to deliver these objectives in their own way.  
All new industries need new talent and farming is no exception. The high cost of land is a real barrier to new entrants so I want to do more to encourage alternative routes in, such as contract farming agreements where a young farmer might manage the crops or livestock on behalf of the landowner for a fee that is linked to outcomes.
Better progress has been made improving the Common Fisheries Policy and we have now banned the shameful practice of discarding perfectly good fish back into the sea which takes effect next January.  

NHS Kernow has appointed Dr Iain Chorlton as our new chairman. Read more here: http://ow.ly/LDSUu


NHS Kernow | Family doctor takes top job at NHS Kernow
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Press release: New chairman appointed

We have a vacancy for a PUPC Clinician. Would you like to find out more? Click here: http://ow.ly/LD9qz


NHS Jobs - PUPC Clinician - Band 6
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Location: Liskeard, Salary: £26,041 to £34,876 pa

System pressure update: We've stepped down from black to red. Read more http://ow.ly/LAAdY #choosewell


NHS Kernow | System pressures update
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NHS Kernow press release

Our Governing Body meeting is tomorrow (14 April) from 10.30am at Tregenna Castle Hotel, St Ives. http://ow.ly/Ll256


NHS Kernow | NHS Kernow Governing Body papers
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The minutes of the meeting, which contain any declarations of interest, are usually published a week in advance of the next meeting. All papers can...

Looking for an apprenticeship? We have a position available as a Patient Choice Advisor. For more info, click here: http://ow.ly/Ll1iR


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Location: Truro, Salary: £10,720 pa

If you’ve had an injury for more than a few days and it's still causing you pain, visit your GP. #choosewell

Tonight we start the new round of the Sunday night quiz! See you there... If you're feeling brave enough!

Your pharmacy can often help with common health problems and advice if you are unable to see your GP #choosewell http://ow.ly/Lr1Lf


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On holiday in #Cornwall & need medical advice? Remember to #choosewell http://ow.ly/Lr2DB

Feeling unwell? Check symptoms and find local health services on NHS Choices. #ChooseWell http://ow.ly/Lr1r7


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Information from the National Health Service on conditions, treatments, local services and healthy living.

The weekend has started, make sure you #ChooseWell

Recruiting now: Prescribing Support Technician. For more information and to apply, click here: http://ow.ly/Ll143


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Location: St Austell, Salary: £21,478 to £27,901 pa

Recruiting now: Pharmaceutical Advisor. For more information and to apply, click here: http://ow.ly/Ll0T9


NHS Jobs - Pharmaceutical Advisor - Band 8a x 2 Posts
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Location: St Austell, Salary: £39,239 to £47,088 pa pro rata

In order to raise standards of living and wages in Cornwall we need to attract new industries and better paid jobs. The Superfast Cornwall programme has been very successful in getting homes and businesses connected to fibre optic broadband and when the programme ends in 2015, it will have connected 95% of premises in the county.
Improving connectivity is a great way of attracting new businesses to the area and we are now beginning to feel the benefits. I recently visited the Barncoose Gateway Centre where they have opened a new office block with space for twenty companies. Once occupied there will be 500 skilled jobs on offer and already NetBooster have chosen to base their European headquarters there. Elsewhere, the innovation centres at Pool and Tremough play an important role in incubating new start-ups, with Tremough specialising in digital media and green technology.
These are all positive steps forward. However to build on this, we also need to take advantage of our industrial heritage and wave resources. In Redruth, Severn Subsea is a world leader in the development of equipment for the oil and gas industry while in Hayle, Wave Hub has harnessed the powerful Atlantic swell to create the first commercial test facility for wave power in the world. We need to encourage more of this kind of innovation to attract new opportunities to the area.

70s Night! May 2nd.. Book now and get your costumes sorted!

Our Governing Body meeting is on 14 April from 10.30am at Tregenna Castle Hotel, St Ives. The agenda and papers will be available soon.

Our health and care system is under pressure, please help by using the right service and keeping the emergency department free for people who need urgent care. You can find details of services online - click the image below. Thanks for your help.


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