Our partners

We work alongside many organisation's throughout our various projects. You can find out more about these by clicking on their logos below.

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Herb and legume rich ley event

To learn more about herb and legume rich leys and the benefits they can bring to livestock, soil and farmers. Click here for more information...
Somerset Catchment Partnership Co-ordinator

This is an exciting opportunity to work with a range of organisations seeking to improve the water environment in Somerset. The Coordinator will work with a broad range of organisations, authorities and groups to develop collaborative projects and initiatives in the Somerset catchments, please click here to find out more...
Kate Davidson

Assistant Farm Environment Adviser
[14.06.22] RPA Farming Investment Fund: Adding Value and Slurry Infrastructure grants

Information about funding for farmers, foresters, growers and contractors about grants for investing in new technology. Click here to read more...

Become a member / Renew your membership

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.
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 Plastic Recycling Scheme

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.
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.
[14.07.21] Press Release: Environment Agency grant kickstarts Soil Carbon Code Creation

The Soil Farm Carbon Code pilot is supported by a consortium of organisations that have created the background potential for the Code, offering extensive expertise. This project will be a catalyst for further grant and academic funding well beyond the completion of the the project activities. The code will provide a framework to evidence the economic value of scientific research into soil carbon sequestration. Click here to read the full press release, outlining the Code in more detail...
Chief Executive Officer
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.
Jenny Phelps

Senior Farm Environment Adviser & Glos Team Leader
Somerset Catchment Partnership

Somerset Catchment Partnership is bringing together a range of organisations who work within the water environments of Somerset since 2013.
[01.09.21] Farming Rules for Water – EA Regulatory Position Statement

The Farming Rules for Water (FRfW) were introduced in April 2018 to help protect water by standardising good farming practice. Many of the 8 rules duplicate NVZ and Cross Compliance regulations. Rule 1 is causing concern, particularly for those who use organic manures. Click here for full information...