Join us for this free interactive workshop to discuss the growing and management of maize to mitigate against challenging weather conditions. Read more
As of Wednesday 1st January 2020, the FWAG SW County Competitions are open for entries! We are asking farmers to nominate a friend or neighbouring farmer who you think fits the bill, or you are encouraged to nominate yourself! Read more
Have you considered whether any of your trees may be veterans? They are often distinctively old, with fat and often hollowing trunks. Click here to read more... Read more
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... 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, 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.
117
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
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!
After four years of development the Quantock Landscape Partnership Scheme (QLPS) has been awarded a £1.8m National Lottery grant by The National Lottery Heritage Fund. With match funding from the National Trust, Friends of Quantock, the Quantock Hills AONB and EDF Energy the award will allow the £2.6m, five-year scheme to begin delivery to enhance the landscape, natural environment and provide more opportunities for people to engage and enjoy the 200km2 scheme area. Read more
Anthony Gibson, the Chair of the Somerset Catchment Partnership (SCP), had a meeting yesterday (Tuesday 21st January 2020) with Rebecca Pow, Defra Parliamentary Secretary, to discuss what the Government can do to help the SCP do more to improve the water quality and biodiversity of Somerset’s rivers in the face of ever greater challenges. Read more
More than 92% of farmers received their 2019 Basic Payment Scheme (BPS) money in the first two weeks of the payment window. Read more
Catchment Sensitive Farming Invites you to a free farm infrastructure workshop. Click here to find out more... Read more
These two free workshops will discuss the science around farming and climate change, discuss soil health & regenerative farming, demonstrate the Farm Carbon Toolkit and help farmers decide how to start on the path to Net Zero. Read more