A nationwide survey of UK farmers commissioned by CityFibre has revealed that poor internet connectivity threatens to stifle growth and productivity on Britain’s farms, with unreliable broadband impeding the adoption of new technology such as AI and real-time monitoring.
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Broadband companies have been invited to bid for £36m worth of contracts to bring fast connections to 19,000 homes and businesses in rural Cornwall.
Work will begin across hard-to-reach areas such as Land’s End and the Lizard Peninsula from October this year.
The government has also announced dozens of public buildings in Plymouth, including doctor’s surgeries, schools and libraries have been connected to high-speed broadband thanks to a £164m scheme to level up public services.
The 123 upgrades will drive up productivity in public services, grow the local economy and create new jobs.
Digital Secretary Nadine Dorries said: “Fast and reliable broadband is vital to households, businesses and the public services we rely on every day. That’s why we have upgraded thousands of schools, libraries and hospitals.”
