The sudden closure of the Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) has left many farms short of agri-environment scheme funding while BPS payments are simultaneously being reduced. DEFRA have said that further information about a revamped SFI scheme will be released this summer, with the scheme expected to open in spring 2026. Capital Grant schemes were also […]
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Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) Capital Grants Farming Equipment and Technology Fund (FETF) Countryside Stewardship Higher Tier (CSHT) Higher Tier capital Grants Protection and Infrastructure Grants Woodland Grants Managing Current Agreements Landscape Recovery Scheme Farming in Protected Landscapes (FiPL) Farming Innovation Programme Why choose FWAG for Environmental Land Management Advice? FWAG SouthWest has extensive experience supporting
FWAG’s Farmyard Infrastructure Assessment is a tailored advisory visit designed to help farmers improve their yard infrastructure, reduce pollution risks, and enhance long-term sustainability. This in-depth assessment focuses on slurry and silage storage, fuel and pesticide handling, yard runoff, and water management, ensuring compliance with regulations while identifying opportunities for environmental and economic benefits. What
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This Defra funded test and trial (T&T) aimed to establish how, through collaborative action and partnerships, local priorities could be achieved effectively, supported by the development of the Environmental Land Management Schemes and private green finance markets. Click here for further details
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As part of the council-led Climate Emergency Strategy for Somerset, published in 2020, FWAG South West developed the Barometer Farms project. In 2022, ten farms were chosen from across the county to be used as case studies for the project. The farms encompass a wide range of landscapes and farming types. For each farm, the
Introduction The Future Farming Resilience Fund (FFRF) is funded by DEFRA and provides general business advice to farmers and landowners. If the farm has received direct support payments since October 2022, they can get this expert support free of charge. This support is offered through group workshops, webinars, tours, farm visits and one-to-one advice to
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