- The FWAG Silver Lapwing Awards receive a record number of entries! The closing date for entries to the FWAG Silver Lapwing Awards - sponsored by Waitrose in association with Coombe Farm - has now passed and we have received a record number of entries to the 2009 competition. The short-listing process is now underway and the finalists of the Awards will be announced at our Game Fair reception on 25 July.
- The NFU President Peter Kendall has thrown his weight behind FWAG's 40th anniversary campaign by making a pledge to "Do one thing for wildlife!". To read all about Peter's pledge visit our news page.
- Nearly 100 delegates attended the FWAG Cymru 40th anniversary conference held on 9 June at the stunning Lake Vyrnwy Hotel. To read all about the conference visit our News page.
- BFG Competition: Win a day of wetland advice! Learn more about pond management and the Pond Conservations' Million Ponds Project
- Our 40th anniversary magazine is now available! To order a copy please contact info@fwag.org.uk with your name and address.
- Order your copy of our soon-to-be published Farm Conservation Guide for the special price of £6.99 by downloading an order form.
- Campaign for the Farmed Environment launched. FWAG amongst key stakeholders of the industry led proposal to retain the environmental benefits of set aside. More...
- Is your CSS or ESA agreement coming to an end? Next Step for ESA or CSS
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Ragwort - what you should know
Ragwort poses a real risk to animal health. DEFRA has updated its web site on the control of ragwort, including identification, a code of practice and guidance on disposal. Ragwort is currently still at its rosette stage, but is due to start sending up the distinctive yellow flowering stems next month in June. Visit Ragwort - what you should know for more information. (Source: NFU bulletin)
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