Farm advice

Farm Habitats and Species

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. Read more

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

Woodland Creation Grant & Management Plans

The woodland creation grant window for 2018 was open from 2nd January to 16th February for this year's round. This 2-year standalone grant provides funding to supply, plant, weed and protect young trees, payments are capped at £6,800/ha. We will update you on 2019 information when we know more. Read more

Natural Flood Management

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

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

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

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

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

Greening

Greening continues to be a requirement for many farmers with arable land claiming Basic Payment Scheme (BPS) entitlements. Click here to find out more about the latest Greening requirements. Read more

Latest

AHDB Webinar - Mental Health Awareness

Mental health is something we all possess. When it is good, we have a sense of purpose and direction and feel that we can cope with whatever life (and work) throws at us. But just as our physical health fluctuates, so too our mental health goes through ups and downs. Raising awareness of potential mental health issues is part of fostering an inclusive workplace, where people feel able to bring their whole selves to work.

AHDB Webinar - Efficient suckler systems: what can we learn from Canada?

Join AHDB Beef & Lamb and Dr Bart Lardner, from the University of Saskatchewan, Canada, for a webinar looking at suckled beef production in Canada.

A Call to Act – Reflection on Oxford Real Farming Conference 2020

A Blog post written by Jenny Phelps. The Oxford Real Farming Conference (OFRC) is always very special and a credit to Colin Tudge, Ruth West and team, thank you, again for such a great conference. Being there makes you feel that you are lucky enough to be sharing time and space with the informed. Click here to continue reading...

Climate Change Adaptation in Wedmore and Langport

In February this year, Langport and Wedmore will be hosting the first public events for ‘Adapting the Levels’, a project working to empower those who live and work on the Somerset Levels to take action on climate change adaptation.

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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.