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  1. What we do
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Farm advice

At FWAG SouthWest we support farmers in going beyond the minimum legal requirements. Maximising the environmental value of the work carried out while ensuring a profitable farm business.

Please use the boxes below to find out more.

Countryside Stewardship

Countryside Stewardship

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. Read more

Published: 30th October, 2017

Updated: 21st April, 2022

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Farm Habitats and Species

Farm Habitats and Species

We can guide you through any project, arranging surveys and plans and ensuring your project delivers a high level of wildlife and amenity value. Read more

Published: 30th October, 2017

Updated: 21st April, 2022

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Soil Management

Soil Management

Soil and water are the most important resources on a farm. Maintaining and retaining soil in good condition is vital for future profitability, while the efficient use of manures can significantly reduce fertiliser costs and protect the environment. Read more

Published: 30th October, 2017

Updated: 21st April, 2022

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Natural Flood Management

Natural Flood Management

FWAG SW are furthering research into Natural Flood Management (NFM), and encouraging a shift in thinking; away from dredging, concrete flood defences and culverts, and the idea of getting the water off of the land as quickly as possible, towards the concepts of “Slow the Flow”, Natural Flood Management, improved land management and soil husbandry. Read more

Published: 30th October, 2017

Updated: 21st April, 2022

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Woodland Creation & Management Plans

Woodland Creation & Management Plans

The woodland creation grant is open throughout the year. This 2-year standalone grant provides funding to supply, plant, weed and protect young trees, payments are capped at £6,800/ha. Read more

Published: 30th October, 2017

Updated: 21st April, 2022

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Assurance schemes

Assurance schemes

Each assurance scheme requires a conservation plan that considers a wide range of potential features; whether it is archaeological interest, protected species or priority habitats. Working with the requirements of the assurance scheme FWAG SouthWest can assist you in preparing a plan that enables you to meet the requirements. Read more

Published: 30th October, 2017

Updated: 21st April, 2022

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Compliance

Compliance

FWAG SouthWest Advisers can help you meet environmental regulations by going through your paperwork and taking a farm tour. Visits are tailored to your needs and can cover multiple regulations including: Cross compliance, Greening, NVZ’s and stewardship agreements. Read more

Published: 30th October, 2017

Updated: 21st April, 2022

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Renewable Energy

Renewable Energy

Utilising renewable energy on farms can help improve the financial and environmental sustainability of farm businesses. FWAG SouthWest provides a range of services to enhance and develop renewable energy on your farm. Read more

Published: 30th October, 2017

Updated: 21st April, 2022

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  • We currently do not have any open positions at FWAG SW

    Please check back here another time or email [email protected] if you have any questions.

  • Entry #31 - Simeon Day: Hedgerows and Orchards – a truly natural partnership

    Entry #31 - Simeon Day: Hedgerows and Orchards – a truly natural partnership

    The blossom season is in full swing! The landscape is bursting with beautiful flowers and the air is heady with their scent. The region’s fields, hedgerows, verges and orchards are humming with busy pollinators getting to work and it is looking like it might be a vintage year. Read the full article from Simeon by clicking here...

  • [06.05.22] RPA Press release: Payments brought forward to help farmers with cashflow

    [06.05.22] RPA Press release: Payments brought forward to help farmers with cashflow

    Today (Friday 6th May) the RPA have announced a change to the pattern of BPS payments to include an advance payment of up to 50% of the total value in July. The Secretary of State will be writing to all BPS applicants via email today. Read the RPA press release here...

  • Entry #30 - Rosie Bowers: Student Sustainability

    Entry #30 - Rosie Bowers: Student Sustainability

    In September 2019, when I started my first year at university, I liked to think I lived sustainably. I shopped at H&M, ate tesco meat, and my flat was full of single use bottles and packages. But it wasn’t until I started talking to the new people I was meeting, and educating myself, that I realized how much negative impact I was having. Read the full article from Rosie by clicking here...

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  • Become a member / Renew your membership

    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.

  • Mission and vision

    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.

  • Farm Plastic Recycling Scheme

    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.

  • Countryside Stewardship

    Countryside Stewardship

    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.

  • [14.07.21] Press Release: Environment Agency grant kickstarts Soil Carbon Code Creation

    [14.07.21] Press Release: Environment Agency grant kickstarts Soil Carbon Code Creation

    The Soil Farm Carbon Code pilot is supported by a consortium of organisations that have created the background potential for the Code, offering extensive expertise. This project will be a catalyst for further grant and academic funding well beyond the completion of the the project activities. The code will provide a framework to evidence the economic value of scientific research into soil carbon sequestration. Click here to read the full press release, outlining the Code in more detail...

  • Chief Executive Officer

    Chief Executive Officer

  • Hills to Levels

    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.

  • Jenny Phelps

    Senior Farm Environment Adviser & Glos Team Leader

  • [01.09.21] Farming Rules for Water – EA Regulatory Position Statement

    [01.09.21] Farming Rules for Water – EA Regulatory Position Statement

    The Farming Rules for Water (FRfW) were introduced in April 2018 to help protect water by standardising good farming practice. Many of the 8 rules duplicate NVZ and Cross Compliance regulations. Rule 1 is causing concern, particularly for those who use organic manures. Click here for full information...

  • Where we work

    Where we work

    Our advisers are located throughout the south west, and cover Cornwall, Devon, Somerset, Dorset, Wiltshire and Gloucestershire.

FWAG SouthWest

Hawkridge House
Summerfield Way
Chelston Business Park
Wellington
Somerset
TA21 9JE

Phone 01823 660684
Email [email protected]

Registered Charity Number: 1146071

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