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NSA Event Reports

12th November 2014 Inspiring the Next Generation of Sheep Farmers: Conference and Farm Walk Around 75 young people in the sheep sector came together yesterday (Wednesday 12th November) for an ‘Inspiring the Next Generation’ conference and farm walk near Cirencester, Gloucestershire,The one-day event marked the culmination of the first year… Read More
22nd October 2014 NSA Eastern Region 2014 AGM On 22nd October NSA Eastern Region held its regional AGM, at which the officers for the region were re-appointed. Andrew Foulds continues as Chairman and Trustee Director, with Dan Phipps as Vice Chairman. John Maxwell stood down as English… Read More
22nd September 2014 NSA Wales and Border Main Ram Sale 2014 A record number of visitors, a £2million plus turnover, increased averages and some good headline prices were the hallmark of a good day’s trading at the NSA Wales & Border Ram Sale. A Pembrokeshire bred Texel shearling by Caereinion Rocket with… Read More
19th September 2014 NSA Eastern Region Ram Sale (September) The top pen of rams at the Annual NSA Eastern Region sale held at Melton Mowbray market, was 4 Charollais shearling rams from regular vendor, Mr Alan Thomas from Lutterworth in Leicestershire.  Taking his top price ram at 920gns was Bothwell Farms… Read More
17th September 2014 NSA South East Region 'Ram Fit For Purpose' Showcase 2 Ram Management Workshop ‘Focus on Fit For Purpose Breeding Rams’ 4pm at Hadlow College, Tonbridge Road, Hadlow, Kent, TN11 0ALby kind permission of Hadlow CollegeJoin Eblex and NSA for timely meeting to discuss ram management prior to the mating… Read More
16th September 2014 NSA South East Region 'Ram Fit For Purpose' Showcase 1 Ram Management Workshop ‘Focus on Fit For Purpose Breeding Rams’ 4pm at Plumpton College, Ditchling Road, Plumpton, Sussex, BN7 3AEby kind permission of Plumpton CollegeJoin Eblex and NSA for timely meeting to discuss ram management prior to the… Read More
22nd August 2014 NSA Eastern Region Ram Sale (August) The NSA Eastern Region Ram Show and Sale was held at Rugby Farmers Mart on Friday 22nd August 2014. The Rams were kindly judged by Mr Steve Deeming.Trade started relatively slowly but gained momentum very quickly, with over 50% of the Rams through… Read More
20th August 2014 NSA South West Region Ram Sale 2014 Although the NSA South West Region Ram Sale did not steal the headlines this week (that was left to a Texel at Lanark making 145,000gns, the second highest price ever paid for a sheep in the UK) there was a very healthy trade across the breeds on… Read More
14th August 2014 NSA Annual General Meeting 2014 and Farm Walk The 121st Annual General Meeting of the National Sheep Association was held at 10.30am at the Westmoorland Room, Westmorland County Agricultural Society, Crooklands, Cumbria. As well as approving the annual report and accounts for the financial year… Read More
4th August 2014 NSA Wales and Border Early Ram Sale 2014 A sound commercial trade, with good rams selling well, was the hallmark of the NSA Wales & Border Early Ram Sale at the Royal Welsh Showground today. The 24th annual sale saw a top price of 1200 guineas paid for a Texel, 1100 guineas for a… Read More
30th July 2014 NSA Sheep Event 2014 A public commitment to fight European carcase splitting rules, a clear intention to secure tolerance on read rates of electronic eartags and a reiteration of Defra’s promise to review the six-day standstill rule all formed a positive message from… Read More
21st July 2014 - 24th July 2014 NSA Sheep Centre at Royal Welsh Show As in previous years, NSA will be running a Sheep Centre at the Royal Welsh Show, bringing together trade stands from breed socieites, commerical companies and service providers. For more information contact Helen Davies on 01938 590535, 07976… Read More
8th July 2014 NSA South West Farm Walk There was a decent turnout for the NSA South West Region Farm Walk on Tuesday afternoon, which involved a trip to the North Wyke Research Farm to look at the work they are doing, particularly looking at nutrient use and run-off from grassland.Bryan… Read More
29th June 2014 NSA Scottish Region Farm Walk An invitation back to the NSA Scot Sheep host farm in Berwickshire on Sunday saw 80 people enjoy a proper view of the property without the persistent rain and fog that plagued the event back in early June.George Milne, NSA Scottish Regional… Read More
28th June 2014 NSA South Sheep 2014 Saturday, 28th June gave the NSA South East Region’s South Sheep Event perfect weather despite forecasts of rain which fell elsewhere. Our host, Tony Monnington, at Blackcap Farm, Firle near Lewes welcomed over 1200 people who enjoyed a very full… Read More
19th June 2014 - 22nd June 2014 NSA Sheep Centre at Royal Highland Show The NSA Scottish Region Sheep Centre marquee at the Royal Highland Show this year proved a hive of activity over the four days of the show. The remarkable qualities of sheep and the diverse range of products that can be made with their wool were… Read More
11th June 2014 NSA Eastern Region Farm Walk Eastern Region members were treated to a wonderful afternoon looking around Ickworth Park in Suffolk. The estate is owned by the National Trust and runs to 1,800 acres of which 850 is parkland. Since 1970 The Seabrook family have run the sheep… Read More
7th June 2014 NSA Marches Region Young Shepherd of the Year Competition and Open Day The NSA Marches Region Young Shepherd of the Year Competition and Open Day was held at Upleadon Court, Newent, Gloucestershire, GL18 1EG, by kind invitation of Henry and Carol Dunn and family. As well as the Young Shepherd Competition, visitors… Read More
4th June 2014 NSA Scot Sheep 2014 Incessant rain throughout the day failed to dampen the enthusiasm of sheep producers at Scotland’s national sheep event, NSA ScotSheep 2014, at Quixwood Farm, Duns, Berwickshire, on June 4.Despite the rain, the event attracted an estimated 6500… Read More
26th May 2014 NSA Northern Ireland Sheepdog Sale The NSA Northern Ireland Region sheepdog sale at Ballymena Market was hit by heavy rain, making for difficult conditions for trainers to show off their dogs in; the sale even had to be stopped for a time until the rain eased. Despite this, top… Read More
14th May 2014 - 16th May 2014 NSA Sheep Centre at Balmoral Show Edward Adamson, NSA Northern Ireland Regional Development Officer, reports that good weather saw an increase in visitors to Balmoral Show this year. NSA provided a sheep centre (as it does at the Royal Highland and Royal Welsh) – a marquee… Read More
8th May 2014 NSA Breed Society Forum 2014 The 2014 NSA Breed Society Forum on Thursday 8th May at the Royal Welsh Showground saw technical information and lively debate on the theme of ‘meeting the needs of the commercial farmer’.Joint presentations from pedigree breeders and their… Read More
5th March 2014 NSA Electronic Database Road Show - Meeting 6 of 6 Held at Hexham Auction Market, Tyne Green, Hexham, NE46 3SG. NSA Northern Region hosted two of six NSA public meetings with SouthWestern, the Irish-based company that won a three-year contract from Defra to provide the ARAMS database. The meetings… Read More
5th March 2014 NSA Electronic Database Road Show - Meeting 5 of 6 Held at J36 Rural Auction Centre, Cumbria.NSA Northern Region hosted two of six NSA public meetings with SouthWestern, the Irish-based company that won a three-year contract from Defra to provide the ARAMS database. The meetings offered farmers the… Read More
4th March 2014 NSA Electronic Database Road Show - Meeting 4 of 6 Held at Bakewell Market.Huge numbers of farmers attended the National Sheep Association’s series of six open meetings with SouthWestern, the provider of the new electronic sheep movement reporting database in England, with bumper crowds at Ashford… Read More
4th March 2014 NSA Electronic Database Road Show - Meeting 3 of 6 Held at Ashford Market.Huge numbers of farmers attended the National Sheep Association’s series of six open meetings with SouthWestern, the provider of the new electronic sheep movement reporting database in England, with bumper crowds at Ashford… Read More
20th February 2014 NSA Northern Region AGM and Guest Speakers The third of three AGMs this week was for NSA Northern Region, held in Hexham yesterday evening (Thursday 21st February).Guest speakers included David Raine, NSA Vice President, on the industry trip to New Zealand last August, as well as Tom Carrick… Read More
19th February 2014 NSA Electronic Database Road Show - Meeting 2 of 6 - plus NSA South West Region AGM NSA South West Region held its Annual General Meeting on Wednesday 19th February at Exeter Livestock Centre. The AGM incorporated the second of NSA's six open meetings with SouthWestern, the provider of the new electronic sheep movement reporting… Read More
19th February 2014 NSA Electronic Database Road Show - Meeting 1 of 6 Held at Cirencester Auction Market.The National Sheep Association’s series of six open meetings with SouthWestern, the provider of the new electronic sheep movement reporting database in England, got off to a flying start with well-attended meetings… Read More
18th February 2014 NSA Cymru/Wales Region AGM The NSA Cymru/Wales AGM on Tuesday (18th February) saw David Pittendreigh complete his two-year stint as Chairman and pass the reins to Paul Wozencraft of Rhayader, Powys. David also very graciously stood down as a NSA Trustee, to allow Paul to move… Read More
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