Somerset

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.Read more

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.Read more

Triple C Project

Triple C is funded by the European Regional Development Fund and is a trans-national project looking to implement a set of cost-effective actions to reduce flooding and erosion. The project partners are based in Belgium, the Netherlands and the UK and FWAG SW are delivering the Somerset element of the project, working with Somerset County Council who are the project lead partners.Read more

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[13.02.18] Farmers Urged to Bid Online for Flood Work

Farmers across Somerset are being invited to bid in the UK’s first countywide auction for works to help stop flooding.
Yellow Fish Project – Andoversford

After the success of our Yellow Fish Project on the River Ray in Swindon, we are now taking this International initiative to reduce pollution to the village of Andoversford.
AHDB Event: Strategic Farm Plymouth - How profitable are my livestock?

AHDB Beef & Lamb Strategic Farm meeting, hosted by John Haimes at the Rose & Crown. The focus for this event will be on assessing the profitability of your livestock enterprise and understanding the skills needed to evaluate your business.
AHDB Event: Strategic Farm Dorset - How profitable are my livestock?

AHDB Beef & Lamb Strategic Farm meeting, hosted by Bertie Newman at the George Albert Hotel. The focus for this event will be on assessing the profitability of your livestock enterprise and understanding the skills needed to evaluate your business

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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.
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.
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.
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.
General manager

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Jenny Phelps

Senior Farm Conservation Adviser
Where we work

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Somerset Catchment Partnership

Somerset Catchment Partnership is bringing together a range of organisations who work within the water environments of Somerset since 2013.