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.

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

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

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Catchment Communities Conference

A conference focusing on the river catchments of East Devon and the Blackdown Hill. Organised by East Devon Catchment Partnership and Blackdown Hills AONB.

AHDB Sheep technical workshop - planning winter feed options and setting up grazing rotations for the spring

Join AHDB for this workshop to help you to calculate winter feed requirements, and discuss options to deal with deficits without affecting spring grass.

[19.09.2018] More flexibility for farmers following this year's weather conditions

If you’re an agreement holder, find out more about temporary prescription adjustments that have been made to some CS and ES options.

Merriott Culvert Proposal Meeting

The Hills to Levels Multiple Benefits Project is working in the Merriott catchment which is currently classified as having poor ecological status.

Become a member

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.

Kingfisher Project

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

Countryside Stewardship

FWAG SW has a wealth of experience about the range of grants on offer and their suitability for your farm business. We can prepare and submit an application on your behalf and we can help you with your evidence and record keeping requirements.

Mission and vision

FWAG SouthWest seeks to support, enthuse and inspire fellow farmers to value the environmental assets on their land and use them to secure sustainable and profitable businesses for the future.

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Farm Plastics Recycling Scheme

The first FWAG Farm Plastics 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.

Where we work

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Black Poplar Planting Project

The Black Poplar Planting Project commemorates the centenary of WW1 1914-1918, while also working to ensure the long-term survival of our native black poplar trees.

Jenny Phelps

Senior Farm Conservation Adviser

[17.04.18] Deadlines for all Mid Tier and New CS Offers for Wildlife - Request your pack before 31st May 2018

It is crucial that you request your application pack before the deadline of 31st May 2018. The request form can be found via this link: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/countryside-stewardship-mid-tier-including-water-quality-capital-items-manual. If you are unable to complete the form online call Natural England on 0208 026 1089.