- 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.
- The seven finalists of the FWAG Silver Lapwing Award - sponsored by Waitrose and Coombe Farm - were announced at a champagne reception at the Game Fair on 24 July. To learn about the finalists for 2010 visit our news page.
- On the back of our extensive work in renewables and climate change FWAG was delighted to be invited to formally join the Farming Futures partnership earlier this year. Looking for information on renewable energy, nutrient management, carbon footprinting or precision farming? Visit the website for free, information, news and views on climate change and sustainability: http://www.farmingfutures.org.uk/
- The new Secretary of State for Defra, Rt Hon Caroline Spelman MP, visited the Cereals Event near Royston and met with the key partners for the Campaign for the Farmed Environment (CFE). She met with Jim Egan, FWAG's Technical Director and Chairman of the Delivery Group for CFE, on the FWAG stand to discuss the approach taken and the lessons learned to date.
- With judging for the 2010 FWAG Silver Lapwing Award underway, here's another opportunity to celebrate the good work that farmers do. The BBC are really keen that as many food producers and farmers as possible are aware of Food and Farming Awards. The categories likely to be of relevance are: Farmer of the Year, Food Producer of the Year and Drinks Producer of the Year.
It's really easy to enter. You simply go to the website www.bbc.co.uk/foodawards to nominate yourself or someone else.
The wider publicity that these awards attract is a really good opportunity for every farmer to get recognition for the work they do - whether big or small and in every field of farming/food production
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Welcome to FWAG
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!
FWAG UK Ltd, Stoneleigh Park,
Kenilworth, Warwickshire CV8 2RX
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You don't have to be a farmer or landowner to play your part in helping to protect our wildlife and landscape for generations to come. Leaving FWAG a Gift in your Will is just one way that you can support our work and help secure our nation's heritage. Further information is available on the attached leaflet.
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 was on Saturday 22 May and to celebrate this event FWAG held a "BIG" picnic on Leckhampton Hill near Cheltenham - full details and photos of the event are on our UK News 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? With spring finally upon us, now's a good time to pick up 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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