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

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

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

First Level Controller Audit Contract

We are currently seeking to appoint an external First Level Controller to perform the audit function under a 4-year EU Interreg project, of which FWAG SouthWest is a project partner, called the “Co-Adapt Project”.

Farm Walk at Woodland Valley Farm

In 2018 Chris and Janet Jones of Woodland Valley Farm were awarded the Cornwall Otter Trophy, in recognition of their commitment to sustainable farming and wildlife conservation.

Championing the Farmed Environment: Relaunch event for the new era of CFE

Join our relaunch to find out more about CFE and how we work with farmers and the agricultural industry. At the relaunch we will be highlighting the opportunities for farmers around delivering environmental goods as part of a resilient and efficient business.

[07.03.19] Clean Air Strategy Summary

In January the government released the Clean Air Strategy, which outlines the targets, measures and legislation that the government will use to reduce air pollution over the coming years.

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.