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NSA Event Reports

1st February 2024 NSA Northern Region ARMM Time: 7.30pm Location: Darlington Farmers Auction Mart Co Ltd, Humbleton Park, Darlington, Durham, DL2 2XX Notice is hereby given that the Annual Regional Members’ meeting for NSA Northern Region will be held on Thursday 1st February, 7.30pm at Darlington Farmers Auction Mart Co Ltd, Humbleton Park, Darlington, Durham, DL2 2XX.Members residing in NSA… Read More
24th January 2024 What makes a successful lambing? Time: 7pm Location: Online - Zoom As we look towards spring, NSA considers what makes a successful lambing, how to mitigate risk and what to do if things start to go wrong.NSA was joined by sheep vet Fiona Lovatt and sheep farmer Emma Harle, who manages a flock of 1,300 ewes in the… Read More
16th January 2024 NSA Marches Region ARMM Time: 7pm Location: Chipping Campden Cricket Club, Gloucestershire, GL55 6LB. Notice is hereby given that the Annual Regional Members’ meeting for NSA Marches Region will be held on Tuesday 16th January, 7pm at Chipping Campden Cricket Club, Gloucestershire, GL55 6LB.Members residing in NSA Marches Region are eligible to… Read More
15th January 2024 Bluetongue virus update for farmers Time: 7-8.30pm Location: Dunston Hall Hotel, Dunston, Norwich, Norfolk, NR14 8PQ NSA members and those with an interest in the current bluetongue outbreak are invited to join NSA for a joint industry event, providing an update on the bluetongue virus (BTV) situation in the UK.Join us to hear from a panel of experts who will… Read More
20th December 2023 NSA Eastern Region and AHDB bluetongue update Time: 7.30pm NSA Eastern Region and AHDB held an online webinar for members and those with concerns regarding the current bluetongue outbreak in Kent and Norfolk.  Speakers include:NSA Chief Executive Phil StockerMandy Nevel, veterinary surgeon and AHDB Head of… Read More
13th December 2023 Looking after your worms to help lambs grow and manage anthelmintic resistance: Learnings from the Zolvix Exchange programme Location: Online - Zoom NSA and Elanco discuss best practice wormer use based on recent experience of UK sheep farmers – the Zolvix Exchange Programme.The use of the two most recent groups of anthelmintic has to be a careful balance between harnessing their potential to… Read More
12th December 2023 RoSA Webinar: What will 2024 bring for the sheep sector Time: 7pm Location: Online What will 2024 bring for the sheep sector – An update on Animal Health and Welfare Pathway, vet attestations and Sustainable Farming IncentivesPhil Stocker, NSA Chief Executive chaired the session and provided an update on vet attestations and what… Read More
6th December 2023 Protecting your capital from inflation and inheritance tax – Strategic planning for your business today and in the future. Time: 12.30-1.30pm Location: Online - Zoom It’s not always the first thing on your mind at the start of a busy day on the farm, but it’s one of the most important things you can investigate to ensure the long-term viability of your business and to protect your wishes and your family from… Read More
30th November 2023 NSA Scotland: Lamb for St Andrews Day Dinner Time: 7pm Location: Carfraemill Hotel, Lauder, TD2 6RA NSA Scotland look forward to welcoming you to their Lamb for St Andrews Day Dinner which will be held on the evening of Thursday 30th November 2023. Following the success of the inaugural dinner held in 2022, we are delighted to again host more than… Read More
22nd November 2023 Countryside COP: Breed for CH4nge – Breeding Low Methane Sheep - NSA Time: 7-8pm Location: Online - Zoom As part of Countryside COP, NSA hosted a webinar on Wednesday 22nd November at 7pm to talk about the use of genetics to tackle methane emissions on sheep farms.Speakers: Janet Roden, Innovis Dr Nicola Lambe, SRUC Phil Stocker, NSA Read More
16th November 2023 The sustainable future of sheep farming Time: 10am – 4pm Location: Rhug Estate, Corwen, Denbighshire, LL21 0EH Join NSA Next Generation at this Autumn workshop viewing the renowned organic Rhug Estate in the beautiful North Wales countryside.This free to attend workshop will highlight how Rhug is committed to sustainable livestock production during an… Read More
8th November 2023 NSA Eastern Region ARMM Time: 7pm Location: Heath Court Hotel, Moulton Road, Newmarket, Suffolk, CB8 8DY Wednesday 8th November kick started the NSA ARMM’s at Newmarket for the Eastern Region. Dan Phipps, NSA Chair shared his report and the Treasurer’s report to the well-attended evening meeting. Interestingly the Region proposed HQ investing a… Read More
7th November 2023 NSA Cymru/ Wales Region - Trees on farms – what’s the harm? Time: 3pm Location: International Pavilion on the Royal Welsh Show Ground NSA Cymru/ Wales Region is delighted to invite members and those with an interest in sheep to an open meeting on Tuesday the 7th November at 3pm in the International Pavilion on the Royal Welsh Show Ground where Andrew Bronwin MSc MRICS MICFor from… Read More
31st October 2023 NSA Scottish Region Field Day Time: 10am Location: Fearn Farm, Fearn, IV20 1TL NSA Scotland is looking forward to welcoming members, friends and neighbours to an interactive field day this October providing advice and plentiful opportunity for discussion surrounding business development and overall flock health and wellbeing.… Read More
25th October 2023 NSA Sheep Farmers' Conference Time: 9.30am-4.30pm Location: The National Conference Centre, Coventry Rd, Bickenhill, Hampton in Arden, Solihull, Birmingham, B92 0EJ Read More
23rd October 2023 - 26th October 2023 Sheep Health, Wealth and Production Conference 2023 - NSA South East Region Location: Online Read More
4th October 2023 NSA Breakfast Club webinar: Vaccines, why we can’t get them and how to manage the implications Time: 8.30am Location: Online The NSA's October Breakfast Club looked into the shortage of sheep vaccines across the nation.Although some of you may have seen our updates in recent Sheep Farmer editions and across our weekly online engagement, this webinar aims to provide a… Read More
2nd October 2023 Halal and Exports: Dispelling the myths and exploring the opportunities Time: 6.30pm Location: North Molton Sports and Community Centre, North Molton, Devon, EX36 3QP NSA South West Region is pleased to invite members and those with an interest in sheep farming to an evening meeting on 'Halal and Exports: Dispelling the myths and exploring the opportunities' in conjunction with Exmoor Hill Farming Network, The… Read More
27th September 2023 Introduction to Shearing and Sheep Husbandry autumn workshop Time: 10am Location: Fernhill Farm, Cheddar Road, Compton Martin, Bristol, BS40 6LD NSA is pleased to invite those with little to no experience of sheep shearing to it's autumn workshop. Held on Wednesday 27th September, at Fernhill Farm, Bristol, BS40 6LD by kind permission of Andy Wear and Jen Hunter.Aimed at those with a basic… Read More
26th September 2023 NSA South East Region - meeting on the White Tailed Sea Eagle Project Time: 7pm Location: Lee Farm,Patching,Worthing,West Sussex BN13 3XJ On Tuesday evening South East Region members joined with those from the West Sussex branch of the NFU at Patching, Nr Worthing, to hear an update on the White Tailed Sea Eagle reintroduction project based in the Isle of Wight from the resident… Read More
21st September 2023 NSA Marches Region and NSA South East Region Farm Walk Time: 10.30am Location: The Grove Park Estate, Cherington, Tetbury, GL8 8PF NSA Marches Region and NSA South East Region invite members and those with an interest in sheep to a farm walk taking place on their common border on Thursday 21st September at 10.30am.Former NSA South East Region Next Generation Ambassador (2017),… Read More
20th September 2023 NSA and Moredun webinar - Tick control and louping ill Time: 7.30pm Location: Online - Zoom  Chaired by Peter Myles, NSA Scottish Region, experts Matt Colston (vet), Beth Wells (Moredun) and Simon Thorp (Bracken Control Group) gave an evening webinar on reducing the risks of ticks and louping ill in your flock.Matt covered tick control,… Read More
18th September 2023 NSA Wales & Border Main Sale Time: 10am Location: Royal Welsh Showground, Builth, LD2 3SY Ram Sale Turnover Exceeds £2millionA turnover above £2million and a top price of 24,000 guineas for a Texel shearling were the headline figures at this year’s NSA Wales & Border Main Ram Sale. High prices were underpinned by strong averages… Read More
15th September 2023 Melton Midlands Sheep Fair including the NSA Eastern Region Ram Sale Location: Melton Mowbray Market, Scalford Road, Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire, LE13 1JY Quality sells well at MeltonA smaller number rams were forward than previous years at this year’s Melton Midlands Sheep Fair including the NSA Eastern Region Ram Sale, but quality rams still met solid ringside bidding, with most rams forward away to… Read More
8th September 2023 NSA Northern Region - Diversification within your industry Time: 10.30am Location: J36 Rural Auction Centre, Conference rooms, Crooklands, Milnthorpe, Cumbria, LA77FP NSA Northern Region invites members and others to join an interesting day providing insights on diversification options to make the most of your sheep farming business.Taking place on Friday 8th September at J36 Rural Auction Centre, Crooklands,… Read More
1st September 2023 Thame Farmers Market Breeding Ewe Sale incorporating the NSA South East Region Ram Sale Time: 10am Location: Thame Farmers Market Following the success of the inaugural NSA South East Region Ram Sale in 2022, the region was delighted to be work with Thame Farmers Mart again on Friday 1st September.This year there was a slightly steadier trade, with buyers a little more… Read More
30th August 2023 Investigating Animal Health and Welfare - Scotland Time: Afternoon NSA Scotland are pleased to offer members and others in the sheep industry an opportunity in conjunction with the University of Glasgow School of Veterinary Medicine to explore a first hand post mortem and diagnosis workshop. This is a valuable… Read More
25th August 2023 NSA Eastern Region Rugby Ram Sale Time: 10am Location: Rugby Livestock Market NSA Eastern Region was delighted to work with Rugby Farmers Market once again to hold the NSA Eastern Region Rugby Ram Sale. The sale was held on Friday 25th August, starting at 2.30pm (after the sale of commercial ewes).The show and sale was… Read More
24th August 2023 NSA South West Region farm walk Time: 4pm Location: Raddy Farm, New Road, Instow, Bideford, Devon, EX39 4LW NSA South West Region is pleased to invite members and those with an interest in sheep to a farm walk held at Raddy Farm on Thursday 24th August at 4pm.Courtesy of Christie Farms and Savills.Farm facts: 440ac of permanent grass, temporary grass, and… Read More
16th August 2023 NSA South West Ram Sale Time: 10am On Wednesday 16th August, the 35th annual NSA South West Region Ram Sale was held at Exeter Livestock Centre.Ring one accommodated the Texel’s, crossbreds and Suffolk’s whilst ring two had all other breeds passing through including the Charollais… Read More
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