- The Campaign for the Farmed Environment - of which FWAG is a partner organisation - was launched on 5 November. The campaign is an initiative which aims to retain the environmental benefits formerly provided by set-aside in three key areas - resource protection, farmland birds and farm wildlife. To learn more about the Campaign visit their dedicated website or our news page.
- FWAG Silver Lapwing Award winners are announced! Brian and Patrick Barker of Lodge Farm, Westhorpe, Suffolk have been announced as the winners of the FWAG Silver Lapwing Awards for 2009. Their award was presented to them by Jimmy Doherty at a ceremony at the House of Commons on 28 October. To read all about the conservation achievements of the Barker family visit our news page.
- FWAG in Gloucestershire will have a key role in a helping Natural England deliver a programme of environmental schemes worth in excess of £1 million to safeguard the county's spectacular landscape, biodiversity and fascinating historic environment. To read more about the project visit our news page.
- If you are affected by the changes to the Hill Farm Allowance payments in England and believe that you might be eligible to claim Upland Transitional Payments, more detailed information can be obtained by calling the Rural Payments Agency on 0845 6037777 or via this link.
- The Government's "Food Strategy 2030", launched at the Oxford Farming Conference on 5 January 2010, has been welcomed by FWAG as a "significant milestone". Visit our news page to read a full comment by Managing Director, Andy Ormiston.
- FWAG Cymru-National Grid Silver Lapwing Awards winner is announced! Bodior Estate, Rhoscolyn on the Isle of Anglesey has been announced as the winner of the 2009 competition. To read all about their achievements visit our news page.
- The Woodland Trust has produced a new guide to help landowners protect their ancient woodland. It is aimed at all those who wish to use their woodlands productively, for example for timber, game or firewood. To download a copy of the booklet visit the Woodland Trust website.
- Is your CSS or ESA agreement coming to an end? Next Step for ESA or CSS
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The Farming and Wildlife Advisory Group (FWAG) is the UK's leading independent and dedicated provider of environmental and conservation advice to farmers.
What is FWAG?
FWAG is a national charity that helps farmers and others who manage the countryside to protect native wildlife for future generations. Find your local office!
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2010 - Year of Biodiversity
2010 is the International Year of Biodiversity. Along with 300 other partner organisations FWAG is running a campaign asking everyone to "Do One Thing for Biodiversity" . Many of you will already be doing plenty, so all we ask you to do is let us know about your activities by signing up on our pledge page!
The International Day of Biodiversity is Saturday 22 May and to celebrate this event FWAG invites you to join them on a "BIG" picnic on Leckhampton Hill near Cheltenham - full details are available on our events page.
For some suggestions of how biodiversity can be protected on farmland, why not purchase a copy of our updated and highly regarded Farm Conservation Guide? What better way of filling those cold winter evenings than reading through our handy guide showing simple and practical measures that can be undertaken to enhance the wildlife value of your farm. Order here
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FWAG offers a range of services for farmers, landowners and others including; agri-environment applications, NVZ Health Checks, resource protection advice, LEAF Marque Gap Analysis, and species/habitat plans.
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Topical Tips for Farmers
Kent Downs Rural Advice Service: farm diversification toolkit - HELP farmers take a balanced and integrated approach to making changes on their farm. Covering the business, financial, heritage, environmental and planning issues the Toolkit offers anyone a first step introduction and web based ‘source book'. Click on the link above.
The Future of our Farming - a leaflet for the farming community outlining our shared aims for and actions towards achieving a thriving and environmentally sustainable farming industry.
DEFRA has a dedicated Farming section on Business Link. It currently contains plain English guides on livestock, crops, organics and agricultural wages & tenancies.
Ragwort poses a real risk to animal health. Visit Ragwort - what you should know for more information. (Source: NFU bulletin)
Working for FWAG
There is nowhere quite like FWAG for rewarding and worthwhile work. We employ passionate people. From farm conservation advisers to project managers, from office assistants to marketing and fundraising professionals, and from accountants through to agronomists and botanists, our workforce is as diverse as the countryside we protect and care for. More...
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