FWAG SouthWest

Discussion around species-rich grassland and how to identify suitable areas on your farm for its creation. This free workshop will include: Discussion on species-rich grassland and how to identify suitable areas on your farm for its creation Support available to source seed of local provenance and maintenance techniques to encourage botanical diversity Funding the maintenance of species-rich grassland, with a ... Read More

Update on grants and funding schemes available to farming businesses This free workshop provides up-to-date information to farmers aiming to build farm business resilience and profitability. We review how new and existing funding schemes, such as the Sustainable Farming Incentive and Countryside Stewardship, have changed, and how those schemes could apply to your farm and build your business. We also ... Read More

Update on grants and funding schemes available to farming businesses This free workshop provides up-to-date information to farmers aiming to build farm business resilience and profitability. We review how new and existing funding schemes, such as the Sustainable Farming Incentive and Countryside Stewardship, have changed, and how those schemes could apply to your farm and build your business. We also ... Read More

Stay up to date with developments in agriculture to navigate the Agricultural Transition. As farmers in the Southwest move away from Basic Payments, many have benefited from the free support available under the Defra-funded Future Farming Resilience scheme. With the pace of information change, it is increasingly difficult to keep up with new developments and stay on top of important ... Read More

Discussion on the benefits of agroforestry for farming businesses, including funding, system design, establishment, and maintenance. This free workshop will include: Discussion on the benefits of agroforestry for farming businesses. Funding system design, establishment and maintenance of in-field trees through SFI, Higher Tier, Countryside Stewardship Capital Grants, private finance and other public funding. Tour around The Grower’s min-till tree nursery ... Read More