Introduction: In May 2026 we were welcomed back to Henry and Richard Lang’s Farm, on the edge of Curry Rivel for the field days. Our topics were; Wheat & beneath our feet Pondlife Safari River Catchment. Our marvellous army of committed volunteers supported over 250 children from eight classes, from five schools over four days […]
Rivers, ponds and wheat at Farmer Henry’s farm Read More »
Henry-James Gay moved to Duchy Home Farm in 2021, taking on the tenancy of this 400ha organic farm alongside a herd of Ayrshire dairy cows. It’s been a steep learning curve to understand the breed, the farm and it’s soils, a challenge he has relished alongside a great team. Henry-James firmly believes that in order
In 2002, brothers Mark and Andy Williams took over the day-to-day running of Presingoll Farm, on behalf of their family, after their father passed away. At the time a mixed traditional farm with Devon and Cornwall Long Wool sheep and a herd of South Devon cattle. Since then, they with the support of their families,
Multi-generational farm business wins Cornwall Otter Award. Read More »
Join FWAG SW to learn how you can support Cirl Buntings and other farmland birds on your farm. After a catastrophic decline in numbers across the country, Cirl Buntings were successfully reintroduced to The Roseland peninsula between 2006 and 2011. Now, we are working with farmers and landowners to record how the population is faring,
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Amelia and Jason Greenway of Columbjohn Farm in Rewe, Devon have won the John Whetman Devon Bronze Otter award. As new entrants to farming with no family farm to take on, Amelia and Jason began their farming careers by renting 70 acres of organic grassland alongside busy day jobs. They began their farming business, Springwater
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The Barn Owl Award is FWAG SouthWest’s regional award for farming and conservation. It celebrates those who go above and beyond to provide space for wildlife whilst managing sustainable farming enterprises. Each year the winners of our County awards in Cornwall, Devon, Somerset and Gloucestershire go head to head to compete for this coveted prize
2026 Barn Owl Award – the judges journey and results… Read More »
Dillington Estate near Ilminster were the winners of our Somerset Otter Award in 2024 – read on to find out why…
Somerset Otter Award winners 2024 Read More »
The Gloucestershire Green Investment Focus and Locations Portfolio is a NEIRF project funded by the Environment Agency and led by FWAG SW. It aimed to address the economic, environmental, and social challenges of delivering climate adaptation and resilience for farmers, communities, and businesses, across landscapes in the Upper Thames. Click here to view the full
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Phosphate nutrition for maize At a recent FWAG event in Devon, Jon Myhill from the Maize Growers Association shared findings showing no yield penalty from omitting DAP fertiliser (18-46-0) and manure applications on soils at P Index 2+, and only minimal impact at Index 1. Because many farms in livestock areas already receive plenty of
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New Shoots provides a bespoke two-year training programme for Assistant Farm Environment Advisers joining FWAG South West. Work-based learning, support from experienced mentors and CPD training days combine to provide the skills and experience needed to become a fully-fledged Farm Environment Adviser. ‘We’re growing our team organically,’ explains Adam Lockyear, CEO. ‘Recruitment in agriculture and
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