Farm advice

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.Read more

Woodland Creation Grant & Management Plans

The woodland creation grant window is open from 2nd January to 16th February 2018 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.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

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

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

Farm Walk at Gardners Farm, Hullavington & The Barn Owl Award 2018 Presentation

The guided walk of Gardner’s Farm will highlight the many reasons why the farm was awarded the Barn Owl Trophy in 2017, as well as focusing on how Ashton has helped farmland birds to thrive at Gardners Farm.

[06.12.18] Event Write-Up: Successful Approaches to Grazing

Despite the rain yesterday (Wednesday 5th December) we had 50 farmers over two sessions at "successful approaches to grazing".

[05.12.18] 2017 Countryside Stewardship Hedgerows and Boundaries Grant claim deadline

An update from the Rural Payments Agency. If you have a 2017 Countryside Stewardship Hedgerows and Boundaries Grant (HBG) agreement, but have not yet made your final claim, the following information will be relevant to you.

POSTPONED Natural Flood Management on the Carrant Brook

Join us for a Natural Flood Management morning, including a a bat talk, an NFM demonstration and a talk by the Environment Agency's Brian Smith.

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.

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.

Countryside Stewardship

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 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.