Join us for a farm walk and lunch, to celebrate East Wick Farm winninh The FWAG SouthWest Regional Barn Owl award is in recognition of long-term commitment to sustainable agricultural practices and wildlife protection. Read more
At the Dunster Show this Friday (16th August) we will be giving away free packets of Standard Wildflower Selection seeds from Bright Seeds... and running a fun competition! Read more
In late June, Gloucestershire FWAG members were treated to a tour of Manor Farm, Sevenhampton, winners of the 2018 Silver Pintail award. Read more
Part 1. Returning from Groundswell 2019, it is fair to say there was much learned with many inspirational open-minded people, mostly farmers, keen to learn, keen to share. Being part of this wonderful collaborative ‘tribe’ of people was a privilege; to be on our shared learning journey, absent of egos. 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.
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.
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.
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.
Water is something we tend to take for granted. This Guide, which has been produced with support from Defra and the Catchment Based Approach, aims to help you understand the importance of the water in your local environment.
Since 2012, the Farming and Wildlife Advisory Group South West (FWAG SW) and the Countryside and Communities Research Institute (CCRI) has hosted a collaboration of organisations within the Upper Thames, striving to improve the water environment and provide wider benefits for people and nature at a catchment scale.
112
Countryside Stewardship agreements were submitted, on behalf of farmers, in 2018
£5,079,605
of grants will be paid to these farmers in the south west over the next 5 years
Plus £3m
for capital investments
At FWAG we are helping farmers to practically manage their land, in order to benefit their business, but also with the future of their land and its wildlife in mind.
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.
Could you volunteer with a FWAG SW project near you?
This year marks the 70th anniversary of the National Parks act. Exmoor hosted a big picnic to celebrate, you can read about it by clicking here. Read more
Press Release - How nature can help our communities, businesses and farmers adapt to the changing climate. Read more
Today (19th June 2019) DEFRA have released a statement promising that payments will be made, in full, to farmers in agri-environment schemes who are still awaiting their payments. Read more
Join us as we introduce silvopasture. We will be discussing what it is, the associated benefits and potential downsides. Read more
Join Yeovil YFC for an evening of entertainment, playing sports and a BBQ to learn what the group is all about. Read more
Join multi-award winning wildlife cameraman Doug Allan for an evening of behind the scenes stories for all the family, with highlights from the most challenging assignments of his 35 years filming wildlife in the remotest places on Earth. Read more