Fédération Wallonne de l'Agriculture

About Fédération Wallonne de l'Agriculture

The Fédération Wallonne de l'Agriculture (FWA) is a Walloon agricultural federation and trade organization based in Gembloux, Belgium. It represents and supports family farming in Wallonia, acting as a voice for farmers with regional, federal, and European authorities.

The organization positions itself as a close-to-the-ground partner for farmers’ day-to-day needs. Through local advisory networks, information channels, training, and events, it aims to help members manage their businesses, improve working conditions, and build a more efficient and resilient agriculture for the future.

Core Values

• Family farming: The federation explicitly defends the Walloon family-farming model and seeks to strengthen its place in the agricultural landscape.
• Proximity and service: It emphasizes being close to farmers through local advisers, nearby information sessions, and practical day-to-day support.
• Progress and resilience: The FWA frames training and accompaniment as ways to make agriculture more efficient and sustainable over the long term.

Unique Aspects

• Regional advisory network: Its P.E.A. network gives farmers access to nearby advisers across Wallonia, reinforcing a local, field-based presence.
• Dedicated training platform: FWAcademy is presented as the federation’s training offer for agricultural skills and practices.
• Strong policy voice: The FWA is described as firmly defending its members’ syndical line with authorities at multiple governance levels.
• Walloon agricultural focus: Known news describes it as a traditional organization closely associated with Walloon agriculture and distinct from Flemish agricultural positions.