Trevor Furniss: A Remote-Island Farmer

St Helenian Trevor Furniss talks about some of the challenges he and other farmers currently face on St Helena Island, South Atlantic Ocean.
This video was produced in partnership with Enterprise St Helena.

[@adrianandrews2062]

I'm a first cousin to Trevor i grew up with him, he was like a brother to me and our grandmother was like a mother to him. I thought i would see Trevor again to catch up where we left of but sadly the big man passed away on 5th December on his birthday and was laid to rest on 18th December 2020. Trevor has left us but we will never forget him. RIP cous

[@whits672]

So excited to see this! A peak into life on the island. Awesome to see! I love when you guys post. I’m all the way in America and am a big fan of everything SAMS produces :)

[@leigh3666]

Great to see this film with Trevor and a focus on St Helena agriculture - the good news is that ANRD have appointed an agronomist, who I know is engaging well with Trevor and other farmers and ANRD are increasing their engagement in other ways. SHG are also pushing ahead with developing an agriculture programme at Prince Andrew’s school. Things are happening.

[@itsjustkevin6652]

Hello from Tennessee, USA

[@estoyaqui5386]

Up until 1992 we were farmers too, here in Europe. Interesting to see that the "other side of the world" has the same issues with growing plants, like pests and irrigation :)

[@MkVenner1975]

Is there a dairy farm on St Helena?

[@adamfurniss3961]

I think he may be a distant relative of mine! Is there any way I can get in touch with Trevor?