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This blog discusses FWAG SW projects, event write ups or any farming topics open for discussion.

These blog posts are written by advisers, trustees, farmers and members and published on the FWAG SouthWest Blog. These posts express the opinions of the writer and are not necessarily the views of FWAG SW. We welcome you to interact with us by commenting on these posts and sharing your thoughts and opinions, these topics are all open for discussion! See you in the comments...

Update from Pawlett

Update from Pawlett

AJ Bellamy, Somerset Coastal Levels Project Officer, has shared some visual updates of the work taking place in Pawlett. Click here to see... Read more

Published: 30th November, 2021

Updated: 1st December, 2021

Author: Ellen James

Holt Farm Natural Flood Management (NFM) scheme.

Holt Farm Natural Flood Management (NFM) scheme.

Flood Risk is an increasing concern across Somerset. Natural Flood Management (NFM) can play an important part in reducing flood risk by Working With Natural Processes to slow the flow and reduce the size and frequency of flood peaks. Click here to find out more... Read more

Published: 14th October, 2021

Author: Alison Morgan

A dung beetle walks into a bar…

A dung beetle walks into a bar…

If you asked someone to describe a dung beetle, they would probably paint a picture of a shiny black beetle rolling a ball of dung across a desert. While this type, known as rollers, are common in warmer climates of the southern hemisphere, we have dwellers, tunnellers and stealers making up 60 species here in the UK. Click here for more details... Read more

Published: 30th July, 2021

Updated: 14th September, 2021

Author: Joanna Uglow

How flowery are your fields?

How flowery are your fields?

Now the grass is growing, and the flowers are out, it is a good time to look at your fields and see how flowery they are. Click here to find out more... Read more

Published: 30th June, 2021

Updated: 14th September, 2021

Author: Anne May

Celebrating Hedges for National Hedgerow Week

Celebrating Hedges for National Hedgerow Week

As part of national Hedgerow Week, The FWAG Association have made three short films promoting how farmers care for their hedges. Click here for more information and to see the videos... Read more

Published: 4th June, 2021

Updated: 14th September, 2021

Author: Ellen James

The Somerset Frome - two exciting new projects

The Somerset Frome - two exciting new projects

FWAG SW and Somerset Frome partners are launching two exciting new projects, working with farmers and land managers in the Upper Somerset Frome to deliver a catchment-wide approach for water environment improvements. Click here to read the full article... Read more

Published: 29th September, 2020

Updated: 26th January, 2021

Author: Alison Morgan

WILD Volunteer News - Spring 2020

WILD Volunteer News - Spring 2020

Our Gloucestershire FWAG volunteers are some of the most out-going, hardworking focused people. They have worked tirelessly for FWAG for the last 8 years and it’s with this dedication that I feel we should celebrate 2020 and appreciate them for giving their spare time to FWAG. Read more

Published: 29th May, 2020

Updated: 26th January, 2021

Author: Joanne Leigh

Business as Usual – Almost

Business as Usual – Almost

Click here for an update from FWAG SouthWest's Gary Rumbold regarding the current Government guidance Read more

Published: 12th May, 2020

Updated: 26th January, 2021

Author: Gary Rumbold

FWAG SW ELMS Policy Update

FWAG SW ELMS Policy Update

The Farming for the future policy and progress update and Environmental Land Management policy discussion documents published at the end of February provide an insight into the current thinking of what the Environmental Land Management Schemes (ELMS) will look like and sets out a timeline for change. Read more

Published: 2nd April, 2020

Updated: 30th April, 2020

Author: Oliver Maskrey

Where have all the Wild Trout Gone?

Where have all the Wild Trout Gone?

As the top of the food chain, the presence or absence of fish in our rivers is often the first thing people notice about the health of a river. In the Devil’s Brook and Cheselbourne Stream the village residents have long asked themselves the question of the absence of previously abundant wild Brown Trout. Read more

Published: 31st March, 2020

Author: Nicola Hopkins

Event write up: Hedgerow and boundary workshop, Exmoor

Event write up: Hedgerow and boundary workshop, Exmoor

Over twenty five farmers and land owners joined us for an afternoon event looking at hedgerow management kindly hosted by Mr and Mrs Eveleigh at West Ilkerton Farm. Read more

Published: 28th February, 2020

Author: Oliver Edmonds

Discover Inspiration from the ORFC

Discover Inspiration from the ORFC

Links to recorded seminars from the Oxford Real Farming Conference 2020. Read more

Published: 23rd January, 2020

Updated: 30th January, 2020

Author: Adam Lockyear

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  • Entry #31 - Simeon Day: Hedgerows and Orchards – a truly natural partnership

    Entry #31 - Simeon Day: Hedgerows and Orchards – a truly natural partnership

    The blossom season is in full swing! The landscape is bursting with beautiful flowers and the air is heady with their scent. The region’s fields, hedgerows, verges and orchards are humming with busy pollinators getting to work and it is looking like it might be a vintage year. Read the full article from Simeon by clicking here...

  • [06.05.22] RPA Press release: Payments brought forward to help farmers with cashflow

    [06.05.22] RPA Press release: Payments brought forward to help farmers with cashflow

    Today (Friday 6th May) the RPA have announced a change to the pattern of BPS payments to include an advance payment of up to 50% of the total value in July. The Secretary of State will be writing to all BPS applicants via email today. Read the RPA press release here...

  • Entry #30 - Rosie Bowers: Student Sustainability

    Entry #30 - Rosie Bowers: Student Sustainability

    In September 2019, when I started my first year at university, I liked to think I lived sustainably. I shopped at H&M, ate tesco meat, and my flat was full of single use bottles and packages. But it wasn’t until I started talking to the new people I was meeting, and educating myself, that I realized how much negative impact I was having. Read the full article from Rosie by clicking here...

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  • Become a member / Renew your membership

    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

    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

    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

    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

    [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

    Chief Executive Officer

  • Hills to Levels

    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

  • [01.09.21] Farming Rules for Water – EA Regulatory Position Statement

    [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...

  • Where we work

    Where we work

    Our advisers are located throughout the south west, and cover Cornwall, Devon, Somerset, Dorset, Wiltshire and Gloucestershire.

FWAG SouthWest

Hawkridge House
Summerfield Way
Chelston Business Park
Wellington
Somerset
TA21 9JE

Phone 01823 660684
Email [email protected]

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