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Entry #16 - Joanne Leigh: Connectivity in the Landscape

Looking out over the countryside at this time of year you can see the pale creamy fields of harvested crops framed within the deep green lines of hedgerows, ditches and margins. The ever-decreasing patches of green pastures nestled in now and then and some early shades of orange through to brown of those fields already ploughed... To read the full article from Joanne, click here.
Sheep Farming under the Sustainable Farming Incentive

The National Sheep Association and Farming and Wildlife Advisory Group invite you to join us at Lovaton Farm, Okehampton to discuss the upcoming Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI). Complete the form on this page to sign up...
Entry #15 - Sammy Read: What Does it Really Mean to be a Regenerative Farmer?

This is a question I have pondered for a while as there is no one size fits all. Read the full post from Sammy by clicking here...
Hedge Laying Competition in the Quantocks 2021

Somerset Hedge Group is delighted to invite you to enter this hedge laying competition. Complete the form on this page to enter...

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.
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.
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.
[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...
Welcome to the Kingfisher Award Scheme 2021!

This year the Kingfisher Award Scheme will be partly virtual. Click here for a full and exciting list of resources, videos and activity guides.
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.
Jenny Phelps

Senior Farm Environment Adviser & Glos Team Leader
Kingfisher Project

The Kingfisher Award Scheme (KAS) provides children with the opportunity to go onto farms to explore the natural world.
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