Advisers in Cornwall

Becky Hughes

Farm Conservation Adviser and CFE County Coordinator

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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

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

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.