Enter NSA's 2026 giveaway to win a Yamaha ATV
-
-
Become an NSA memberSupport the voice for the UK sheep sector and get access to a number of exclusive benefits
-
Updates on bluetongue virus
Who is NSA?
NSA is striving for a sustainable and prosperous sheep industry. It represents the views and interests of all UK sheep producers.
What do we do?
NSA supports best practice in sheep farming and promotes the contribution sheep make to the economy, environment and society.
Membership
NSA relies almost entirely on membership subscriptions to fund the work it does. Make a difference and become a valued member.
News
Tuesday 6th October, 2026
Vaccine survey shows strong demand for BTV-3 vaccines
A survey carried out by National Sheep Association (NSA) has shown strong demand for bluetongue serotype 3 (BTV-3) vaccines in 2027.More than 1,400 farmers responded to the NSA survey, with 65% of respondents stating they definitely plan to…
Friday 2nd October, 2026
National Sheep Association welcomes changes to bluetongue licences in Scotland
National Sheep Association (NSA) welcomes the Scottish Government decision to extend the bluetongue restricted zone across the whole of Scotland. The decision is a practical one, and it removes a significant administrative burden at the busiest…
Wednesday 23rd September, 2026
NSA calls for urgent overhaul of SFI26 funding and delivery after same-day closure
National Sheep Association (NSA) is frustrated and seriously concerned that the second application window for Defra's flagship Sustainable Farming Incentive 2026 (SFI26) closed at 3.48pm on Tuesday 22nd September, less than seven hours after it…
Wednesday 23rd September, 2026
New edition of NSA Scottish Region newsletter now out
As a Scottish member of NSA, along with access to this newsletter, members receive Sheep Farmer magazine six times a year and copies of the Weekly Email Update.This latest newsletter edition includes details of upcoming events, regional updates,…
Tuesday 22nd September, 2026
NSA urges sheep farmers to act as half of SFI26 Window 2 budget goes in two hours
National Sheep Association (NSA) welcomes the opening of Window 2 of the Sustainable Farming Incentive 2026 (SFI26) and the £233m behind it. Sheep farmers in England must not wait to apply.Defra confirmed within two hours of opening the scheme that…
