The Capital Grants Offer for 2026 – What You Need to Know

DEFRA have published a blog outlining their expectations for the Capital Grants 2026 round. This will look very similar to the 2025 round, with a similar range of items which are grouped into categories, and there will still be limits applied to each group of items. As last year, there

Norfolk FWAG’s Response to DEFRA’s 10 Year Deer Strategy

The Norfolk Deer Strategy Project Manager, Michael Anker, has been involved in deer management for over 30 years. Both as a deer manager, as well as co-ordinating deer managers on his farm. A member, and collaborator, with many of the deer management groups, Michael is well placed to comment on

Norfolk Deer Strategy Update: Creating a Successful Movement Across the County

Since August 2025, Michael has been hard at work having meaningful conversations with stakeholders across the county; co-ordinating a considered approach to collaborative deer management, which mitigates pressures on habitat and crop loss, whilst ensuring highly nutritious and ethically sourced meat can reach our local communities. Below, Michael shares his

Supporting Farmers and Inspiring the Next Generation

The Royal Norfolk Show is the UK’s largest two-day agricultural event, attracting thousands of visitors to celebrate Norfolk’s rural heritage, farming, food, and environmental work. This year, Norfolk FWAG (Farming & Wildlife Advisory Group) was proud to take part once again, connecting with farmers, local businesses, and families from across the region.

Supporting Norfolk’s Farming Community

Our first stand focused on providing tailored support to Norfolk farmers, offering information on FWAG membership, agri-environment schemes, and updates on our ongoing conservation projects across the county. It was a great opportunity to talk directly with land managers and highlight how we’re helping farms improve biodiversity, access funding, and build more sustainable practices.

Hands-On Learning in the Discovery Zone

Our second stand, located in the Agri-Science Tent within the Discovery Zone, offered a more interactive and educational experience aimed at children and families. The theme? The power of ponds.

Visitors explored the vital role that ponds — whether in back gardens or on Norfolk farmland — play in supporting local ecosystems. A live “mini pond,” created using water from the showground, captured imaginations of all ages. Packed with freshwater invertebrates such as water boatmen, great diving beetles, sticklebacks, damselfly larvae, and dragonfly nymphs, it demonstrated how ponds can support rich biodiversity and improve water quality.

The feedback was overwhelmingly positive, especially from local schools. Children were captivated by the creatures and left with a better understanding of the importance of ponds for wildlife conservation and the wider natural environment.

Celebrating Environmental Excellence

We’d also like to congratulate our Harper Adams placement student, Tom Ewin, who received the Bishop of Norwich Sustainable Environment Young Employee of the Year Award – a brilliant achievement and well-deserved recognition of his commitment to sustainability and conservation.

Looking Ahead

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who visited our stands at the Royal Norfolk Show 2025. We’re grateful for the support from our local farming community, educators, and families who share our passion for Norfolk’s countryside. We look forward to seeing you again in 2026.

Norfolk FWAG at the Royal Norfolk Show 2025

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