FWAG SouthWest’s Farming & Wildlife Awards recognise commercial farms that have successfully combined food production with sustainability, environmental protection and wildlife gains.
The competitions are key items in delivering our charitable aims as they are a major opportunity to build strong relationships between farmers and the wider community, showcasing the wonderful conservation work many farmers carry out.
The Barn Owl Award is FWAG SW’s flagship award to celebrate the best of farmland conservation and positive environmental practices across the six counties of the South West region. Read more
FWAG SouthWest currently run county based competitions in Cornwall, Devon, Gloucestershire and Somerset. Entries for 2024 are now open! Are you a farmer who carefully considers methods of conservation and sustainability when farming your land? If you would like to find out more about these competitions, and find out how to enter, click here. Read more
The Silver Lapwing is a prestigious national award, primarily sponsored by Waitrose alongside other partner organisations. The presentation is a showcase event that receives considerable national and local press coverage, reflecting its high profile in the agricultural calendar. Read more
Remember our 'A Photo From Your Farm' competition from earlier this summer? Well, our judges have been very busy working their way through all the wonderful entries, and we are very excited to announce that they have selected a winner and some brilliant runner's up. Click here to find out more... Read more