County Competitions

FWAG SouthWest currently run county based competitions in three counties across the South West. Follow the links below to find out more about each competition, including advice on how you can enter, or nominate someone else. The winner from each county competition is automatically entered into the Regional Barn Owl Trophy.

Somerset Otter

Somerset’s Otter Trophy, relaunching in 2019, showcases the long term commitment to wildlife conservation and sustainable farming shown by many farmers across the county. Read more

Devon Bronze Otter

Devon’s Bronze Otter Award showcases the long term commitment to wildlife conservation and sustainable farming shown by many farmers across the county. Read more

Gloucestershire Silver Pintail

Gloucestershire’s Silver Pintail Award showcases the long term commitment to wildlife conservation and sustainable farming shown by many farmers across the county. Each year the competition has a theme, this allows different farms to enter in different years, depending on their strengths. Read more

Cornwall Otter

Cornwall’s Otter Trophy showcases the long term commitment to wildlife conservation and sustainable farming shown by many farmers across the county. Read more

Latest

Entry #3 - James Maben: Take me to the River

Since a child I have been fascinated by water, particularly streams and rivers, and can vividly remember catching bullheads with my hands, building dams and generally messing about in our local stream. That interest has stuck with me throughout life and I’ve ended up working in the environment sector on a range of river restoration and conservation projects. Read the full post by clicking here...

Somerset Projects

Entry #2 - Adam Lockyear: Regeneration

Regenerative agriculture is the latest buzz word. I am always sceptical about branding as the most important factor is the farmer them self and their attitude towards their business and the environment, not a label. Read the full post by clicking here...

Business as Usual – Almost

Click here for an update from FWAG SouthWest's Gary Rumbold regarding the current Government guidance

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.

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.

Kingfisher Project

The Kingfisher Award Scheme (KAS) provides children with the opportunity to go onto farms to explore the natural world.

Farm Plastic Recycling Scheme

The first FWAG Farm Plastic Recycling Scheme began in 2004 and has taken place annually ever since. The aim of the scheme is to provide farmers with a responsible, environmentally sound way to recycle plastic, preventing it from going to landfill. The scheme is simple and straight forward, with no membership fees so the farmers only pay for the plastic they bring.