Late last year Defra published the Agricultural Transition Plan 2021 – 2024. This policy update provides overview of the changes to farm payments and grants expected over the next few years and is summarised in the Farming is Changing document. Click here to book onto one of our Q&A sessions... Read more
Often overshadowed by its neighbours in summer, dogwood comes into its own in the depths of winter when a splash of vibrant red is a welcome sight during the cold months. Click here to find out more about this hedgerow species... Read more
Often our oldest farmland trees have outlived others because of their careful management and practical use on the farm, allowing them to live for hundreds of years. Click here to read more... Read more
EnTrade is operating a Catchment Market in parts of the River Tone and Parrett catchments (including the Yeo), to improve water quality and biodiversity. Click here for full details... Read more
Supporting fellow farmers, for over 50 years, to value the environmental assets on their land and use them for a sustainable and profitable future.
We can guide you through any project, arranging surveys and plans to satisfy local planning authority requirements and ensuring the project delivers the maximum wildlife and amenity value.
FWAG SW has a wealth of experience in the range of grants on offer and their suitability for your farm business. We can prepare and submit an application on your behalf and help with your evidence and record keeping requirements.
The Environmental Land-Management System (ELMS) is being developed by DEFRA as a potential new payment methodology that is planned to replace current Basic Payment Scheme and Countryside Stewardship.
Are you looking to create or restore a pond on your farm? This could be the opportunity for you. As part of Natural England’s District Level Licensing, up to 100% funding is available to create or restore existing ponds with Great Crested Newts at the forefront of the pond design. Click here to register your interest...
Somerset Catchment Partnership is bringing together a range of organisations who work within the water environments of Somerset since 2013.
144
Countryside Stewardship agreements were submitted, on behalf of farmers, in 2020
£11,851,000
of grants will be paid to these farmers in the south west over the next 5 years
Plus £5.8m
for capital investments
FWAG SouthWest currently run county based competitions in Cornwall, Devon, Gloucestershire and Somerset. Are you a farmer who carefully considers methods of conservation and sustainability when farming your land? If you would like to find out more about these competitions, and find out how to enter, click here.
JOIN US! Become a friend or a member and you'll be helping to create a better farmed environment for everyone across the South West.
Volunteering with FWAG SouthWest is a brilliant opportunity to gain on the ground experience in conservation, a way of giving your time to our charity and something for your CV, as well as a chance to meet new people in your area and have fun! Click here if you think you may want to get involved!
In light of Coronavirus (COVID19) we are keeping FWAG SW services and activities under constant review in line with government guidance. Please click here to read our full, current guidance. Read more
The Somerset Rivers Authority's (SRA) Annual Report for 2019-20 has just been published. It showcases some of the SRA’s many achievements over the past 12 months and is a good, interesting read. Click here to read more, and download the report. Read more
The Christmas season is upon us and what plant most evokes the aesthetics of this festive season, well it must be Holly of course! Holly is a genus of about 480 species of flowering plants in the Aquifoliaceae family, but here we will be looking at the IIex auifolium species. Click here to find out more about this hedgerow species... Read more