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The Wiltshire Kingfisher Award Scheme 2026

The Field Days This year in Wiltshire, 124 children aged 7-10 years old from 4 schools, were invited to 4 half-day on-farm sessions on Tuesday 19th May and Wednesday 20th May 2026. These were held at Gardners Farm owned by Ashton & Ann Hawker, a dairy farm in Hullavington, just north of Chippenham. In an area dominated by large-scale arable farms, we were excited to be able to offer local children a […]

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Healthy Soils Connected @ FarmED FULLY BOOKED

Join FWAG SouthWest and Hutchinsons for a hands-on soil management course, covering everything from the building blocks of soil structure to the best management practice for long-term soil health on your farm. The course is for farmers in the Thames Water catchment fund area and is funded by Thames Water’s catchment farming department. Sessions run from 9.30am to 1pm on

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Before and After test Post

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Western Forest Project

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FWAG has partnered with Western Forest to help plant 2,500 ha of new tree cover across Gloucestershire, North Somerset and the west of Wiltshire. Whether you’re interested in agroforestry or woodland creation, if you’re a landowner or farmer within the Western Forest priority area, you can receive free advice from one of our Tree Team

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Hedge Laying Competition in Somerset 28th November

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Somerset Hedge Group is delighted to invite you to enter the hedge laying competition in Somerset. To book your place click the link Somerset Hedge Group: Competitions & Courses

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Cornwall Otter Award Winner 2023

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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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Enhancing Biomass and Soil Structure: The role of biochar in tree planting systems

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An increasing body of scientific research records gains in biomass for trees planted with biochar added to their planting pits. Put simply, larger, more vigorous trees result, particularly if the biochar is charged with compost teas or similar (allowing borage or nettle to soak thoroughly in water for a few weeks will do a fantastic

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Tree Guards: which one is the right one?

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At the recent Agroforestry show, supported by the Woodland Trust and Soil Association, the trees team had a good look round all stands to check out the merchandise. We took a deep dive into tree guards and suppliers, especially as we start to ramp up the advice for new woodlands and agroforestry plots. The range

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New Shoots Programme

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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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Fal Rivers to Reef Project

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Fal Rivers to Reef is taking an innovative source to sea approach to restoring over 18,000 hectares of the Fal catchment for farming, nature, and communities. Farmers and landowners in the Fal catchment have been custodians of its unique landscape for generations. They are passionate about the catchment and its unique characteristics. Until recent years,

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