FWAG SouthWest

Want a bit of advice to get the ball rolling on your SFI or Capital Grants application?

FWAG are offering a 1.5 hour online session with one of our experienced advisers, for you to discuss your grant applications, ensuring you are maximising both the environmental and funding potential for your land.

Head to our website to book your slot...

This week DEFRA has released scheme details for the new SFI offer for 2026.

Our team of expert, independent advisers are here to help. Please get in touch to discuss how SFI might benefit your business.

Today we celebrate the farmers, volunteers, educators, and communities who care for our landscapes every single day 🌿

Earth Day isn’t just a date, it’s a shared commitment to stewarding the land with respect, curiosity, and hope. Here’s to working together for a thriving countryside and a resilient future 💚🌍

FWAG SW Senior Farm Environment Adviser Ed Bonn had a chat with Adam Henson about the wildlife benefits of hedges on last week's episode 'Easter - the sights and sounds of spring' from Sunday 5th April. Catch the slot from about 20 minutes in, but the whole episode is a good one if you have an hour to spare! Linked in our stories.

Defra have released more news around the Capital Grants which will open for applications this summer. As always we recommend preparing early.

We have experienced, independent advisers ready to help with preparation and completion of applications.
Contact us on 01823 660684 or email [email protected].

Capital Grant and Farming Innovation Programme applications will both open later this year. We will update when we know more, for now here are the basics...

The Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) aims to be accessible to all farmers, offering actions that support sustainable land management, protect habitats, enhance biodiversity, and contribute to resilient food production. Following the unexpected closure of SFI in March 2025, DEFRA has released details of a new SFI offer for 2026. Here is what you need to know...

In the last 24 hours we have had new announcements from DEFRA around the Sustainable Farming Incentive in 2026. In addition there will be funding this year via the FETF, Capital Grants and The Farming Innovation Programme.

FWAG Members - check your email inbox shortly for further information.

For further details on these schemes please head to our website. www.fwagsw.org.uk/grants-schemes/

Looking for a new challenge in 2026?

We're looking for an experienced and passionate Head Grower to lead the commercial growing at the GREAT Market Garden.

The GREAT Market Garden is an innovative agroecological market garden and teaching space located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire, led by the Farming and Wildlife Advisory Group South West (FWAG SW) in partnership with the Royal Agricultural University (RAU).

To find out more about this GREAT opportunity, head to our website https://fwagsw.org.uk/head-grower-great-market-garden/

Landworkers' Alliance

Join FWAG and Calstock Parish Council for a free event showcasing how traditional hedge-laying skills can deliver real benefits for nature through farming grants. Book via the link in our bio!