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, […]
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Crowcombe Estate is looking toward a bright and ambitious future after being awarded the Somerset Otter Award in 2025. On Thursday 9th July 2026, guests and neighbours gathered for a celebratory farm walk, recognising the team’s dedication to nature-friendly management and long-term stewardship of the land. The walk began at Hurley Beacon, one of the
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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 »
“I’m totally taken aback, I never expected we’d win”: Peter Clifford from Frampton Court Estate has been awarded coveted National Farming and Conservation Award 2026 A family farm in Gloucestershire has been awarded the prestigious ‘Farming and Wildlife Advisory Group National Silver Lapwing Award’ from a shortlist of five exceptional finalists. Peter Clifford of Frampton
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Tregullas Farm were the winners of our Cornwall Otter Award in 2024 – read on to find out why…
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Huccaby Farm, run by Shirley and David Mudge were the winners of the John Whetman Devon Bronze Otter Award in 2024 – read on to find out why…
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Dillington Estate near Ilminster were the winners of our Somerset Otter Award in 2024 – read on to find out why…
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Leyonne were the winners of our Cornwall Otter Award in 2023 – read on to find out why… Leyonne is a family farming business, owned by Bridget and Martin Whell. The farm has 450 dairy cows on a grass-based system alongside 400 beef cattle, 9 weaners and 44 hens, all contributing to the small farm shop.
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