• A Call to Act – Reflection on Oxford Real Farming Conference 2020

    A Blog post written by Jenny Phelps. The Oxford Real Farming Conference (OFRC) is always very special and a credit to Colin Tudge, Ruth West and team, thank you, again for such a great conference. Being there makes you feel that you are lucky enough to be sharing time and space with the informed. Click here to continue reading... 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.

How we help

Farm Habitats and Species

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.

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Countryside Stewardship

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.

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Our work

Hills to Levels

Hills to Levels is a holistic catchment management approach, which began across catchments in Somerset, aiming to ‘slow the flow’ to reduce flood risk, reduce erosion, improve water quality, deliver wider environmental benefits and increase resilience on the floodplain.

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Great Crested Newt Pond Scheme

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, 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...

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Somerset Catchment Partnership

Somerset Catchment Partnership is bringing together a range of organisations who work within the water environments of Somerset since 2013.

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Countryside Stewardship agreements were submitted, on behalf of farmers, in 2019

£4,367,500

of grants will be paid to these farmers in the south west over the next 5 years

Plus £3.35m

for capital investments

Support us

County Competitions

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.

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Become a member / Renew your membership

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.

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Are you interested to volunteer with us?

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!

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News

Events

  • AHDB Webinar - Mental Health Awareness

    Mental health is something we all possess. When it is good, we have a sense of purpose and direction and feel that we can cope with whatever life (and work) throws at us. But just as our physical health fluctuates, so too our mental health goes through ups and downs. Raising awareness of potential mental health issues is part of fostering an inclusive workplace, where people feel able to bring their whole selves to work. Read more

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    Location: Online at: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/7058972804408726540

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  • AHDB Webinar - Efficient suckler systems: what can we learn from Canada?

    Join AHDB Beef & Lamb and Dr Bart Lardner, from the University of Saskatchewan, Canada, for a webinar looking at suckled beef production in Canada. Read more

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  • Are you a Tree Champion?

    An upcoming event hosted by long standing FWAG SW members, West Town Farm (Exeter, Devon), who are looking for 25 special volunteers to help plant 5,000 trees on 31st January... click here to find out more. Read more