New Shoots provides a bespoke two-year training programme to Assistant Farm Environment Advisers joining FWAG SouthWest. Click here to see how you could help... Read more
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Prior to any organised event, that is booked with FWAG South West, the client must agree to FWAG SW’s Terms & Conditions. A copy of these Terms & Conditions can be found here. Read more
We are offering free workshops to any farmer or landowner currently in receipt of BPS payments, who would like advice and support through the agricultural transition. FWAG SouthWest are running workshops in Somerset, Dorset and Cornwall. Click here for full details... Read more
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. Read more
FWAG SW advisers are working with Wessex Water and farmers in sub-catchments of the Rivers Tone, Parrett and Yeo to reduce P runoff from farmyards, tracks and fields by three tonnes per year by 2025. Read more
FWAG SW are working with Wessex Water and farmers in sub-catchments of the Rivers Tone, Parrett and Yeo to reduce phosphorus (P) runoff from farmyards, tracks and fields by three tonnes per year by 2025. Click here to read more... Read more
In March we gathered at Harts Barn, Gloucestershire to announce the winner of the 2023 Silver Pintail Award for farming and conservation. Click here to read the full blog... Read more
A fantastic day of farmland bird identification with our knowledgeable & passionate guides, Gordon Kirk, regional representative from the British Trust for Ornithology (BTO) and Richard Hollis, FWAGSW’s trainee Farm Environment Advisor in Cornwall. The discussions offered guidance on distinguishing common farmland birds through visual observations and contrasting calls. Read more
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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. Read more
The Kingfisher Award Scheme began in Devon 25 years ago on the home farm of Clinton Devon Estates. Read more
The Kingfisher Award Scheme (KAS) provides children with the opportunity to go onto farms to explore the natural world. Read more
Regular soil testing is not only a requirement to comply with the Farming Rules for Water but is a key part of Agri environment schemes and allows farmers to make informed decisions about manure and fertiliser applications. Fortunately help is at hand...... Read more
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The Flourishing Floodplains Project is a collaboration between FWAG SW, WWT (Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust) and the Floodplain Meadows Partnership, operating in the Severn and Avon Vale Region. Read more
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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
Cornwall’s Otter Trophy showcases the long term commitment to wildlife conservation and sustainable farming shown by many farmers across the county. Read more
Devon’s Bronze Otter Award showcases the long term commitment to wildlife conservation and sustainable farming shown by many farmers across the county. Read more
Somerset’s Otter Trophy, showcases the long term commitment to wildlife conservation and sustainable farming shown by many farmers across the county. Read more