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News
Tuesday 13th October, 2026
NSA urges farmers to keep reporting bluetongue to protect future control
National Sheep Association (NSA) is urging sheep farmers across the UK to keep reporting suspected cases of bluetongue. Every report submitted builds the picture of where the virus is and how it is behaving. Without this how we control bluetongue in…
Tuesday 13th October, 2026
NSA Lambing List opens to connect sheep farmers with the next generation of agricultural professionals
The National Sheep Association (NSA) is inviting sheep farmers to advertise lambing placements through the NSA Lambing List, helping them find extra support on farm while giving students valuable hands-on experience.The NSA Lambing List is an…
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…
