National Sheep Association

NSA Event Reports

15th February 2023 Seeking a balance between effective sheep parasite control and environmental impact Location: Online - Zoom Experts in the field Lesley Stubbings, Independent Sheep Consultant and Phil Skuce, Moredun Research Scientist debate sheep parasite control now and in the future, chaired by NSA Chief Executive Phil Stocker.Phil Skuce, Principle Scientist: Philip… Read More
15th February 2023 NSA Marches Region - Farming Reform Update from Defra Time: 7pm Location: Upton upon Severn Rugby Club, 77-79 Old St, Upton upon Severn, Worcestershire, WR8 0HW NSA Marches Region looks forward to welcoming members to an informative evening providing an opportunity to hear the very latest updates from Defra on future farming schemes and ask questions and give input on issues important to them. With further… Read More
7th February 2023 - 8th February 2023 NSA Next Generation Westminster Visit Time: All day. Location: London Read More
7th February 2023 NSA South East Region ARMM Time: 6.30pm Location: The Angel Hotel, Privett, Hampshire Notice is hereby given that the Annual Regional Members’ meeting for NSA South East Region will be held on Tuesday 7th February, 6.30pm at The Angel Hotel, Privett, Hampshire.Members residing in NSA South East Region are eligible to appoint a proxy… Read More
7th February 2023 NSA Northern Ireland Region ARMM Time: 8pm Location: Dunsilly Hotel, 20 Dunsilly Rd, Antrim BT41 2JH Notice is hereby given that the Annual Regional Members’ Meeting for NSA Northern Ireland Region will be held on Tuesday 7th February, 8pm at Dunsilly Hotel, 20 Dunsilly Road, Antrim, BT41 2JH.Members residing in NSA Northern Ireland Region are… Read More
2nd February 2023 NSA Northern Region ARMM Time: 7.30pm Location: Penrith Livestock Mart Notice is hereby given that the Annual Regional Members’ meeting for NSA Northern Region will be held on Thursday 2nd February, 7.30pm at Penrith Livestock Mart.Members residing in NSA Northern Region are eligible to appoint a proxy on their behalf… Read More
26th January 2023 NSA Next Generation annual winter conference - Ashford Time: 10am Location: Ashford Cattle Market, Ashford, TN24 0HB Read More
24th January 2023 NSA Next Generation annual winter conference - Skipton Time: 10am Location: Skipton Livestock Market, Skipton, BD23 1UD Read More
23rd January 2023 Best practice at lambing time Time: 7pm Location: Online With some concern throughout industry that coupled with feed prices, the loss of oral antibiotics for lambs, vaccine shortages, and now a suggestion that iodine prices may quadruple, there could be a risk to the health of the national flock, NSA… Read More
19th January 2023 NSA Scottish Region ARMM and farm walk Time: 2pm Location: Glensaugh Research Farm, Fettercairn, Laurencekirk, AB30 1HB ***Click here to register to attend the NSA Scottish Region Farm Walk and ARMM in person******Click here to register to attend the NSA Scottish Region ARMM via Zoom*** Notice is hereby given that the Annual Regional Members’ meeting for NSA Scottish… Read More
17th January 2023 NSA Marches Region ARMM Time: 7pm Location: The Barn, The Sheep Centre, Malvern, Worcestershire, WR13 6PH Notice is hereby given that the Annual Regional Members’ meeting for NSA Marches Region will be held on Tuesday 17th January, 7pm at The Barn, The Sheep Centre, Malvern, Worcestershire, WR13 6PH.Members residing in NSA Marches Region are eligible to… Read More
10th January 2023 NSA Breakfast Club webinar: A view from the opposition – an hour with the Shadow Minister for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs – Daniel Zeichner Time: 8.30am Location: Online This webinar is a unique opportunity to hear directly from the Labour oppositions Shadow Minister for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs – Daniel Zeichner.There have been significant recent parliamentary changes and turbulence amongst the current… Read More
10th January 2023 NSA Central Region tour of British Wool Time: 10am Location: Wool House, Sidings Close, Canal Road, Bradford, BD2 1AZ NSA Central Region invites members to join them for a tour of British Wool's Head Office and Howarth Scouring Plant on Tuesday 10th January 2023. This tour will include an introduction to British Wool and a chance to view the live auction of wool on… Read More
20th December 2022 RoSA Webinar: Sustainable Soils - what it means for ewe Time: 6.30pm It is often thought that soils under grass are in good health however, this is not always the case. Understanding soils is a fundamental element of producing profitable grassland. We are pleased to announce that on the 20th December at 18:30pm RoSA… Read More
9th December 2022 Low input for maximum gain: Exploring livestock systems in the UK and Europe – take two. Time: 12.15pm Location: The Prince of Wales Inn, Princestown Extensive, regenerative, organic, short-term leys, permanent pasture, species-rich swards, herbal leys... The options when it comes to low-input systems are incredible. Join National Sheep Association (NSA), Exmoor Hill Farming and Neil Cole… Read More
7th December 2022 National Sheep Association and the Exmoor Hill Farming Network event Time: 7pm Location: North Molton Sports Club, EX36 3HG On Wednesday 7th December, NSA members from the South West region took part in a lively meeting with representatives from the Defra engagement team. This long-planned meeting organised in conjunction with the Exmoor Hill Farming Network was intended… Read More
22nd November 2022 Roythornes webinar: Sheep worrying by dogs - where do you stand?  The problem of dogs worrying sheep and all of the problems that brings with it is a common issue that sheep farmers face. However, there is often confusion as to what measures farmers can take to protect their flock, both during such incidents, as… Read More
22nd November 2022 NSA Marches Region evening talk Time: 7pm Location: NSA Head Office, Malvern, WR13 6PH NSA Marches Region invites members to join them on Tuesday 22nd November at the barn at NSA Head Office, Malvern, WR13 6PH for an evening talk from Bryn Hughes, National Sheep and Beef specialist at Wynnstay on winter feeding of stock, a topic even… Read More
11th November 2022 - 13th November 2022 Sheep Breeders Round Table Time: 9am Location: Radisson Blu Hotel at East Midlands Airport The cross-industry organised Sheep Breeders Round Table was held on Friday 11th to Sunday 13th November 2022, at the Radisson Blue Hoel, East Midlands. The event was enjoyed by a wide range of farmers, breeders, researchers, vets and others. NSA was… Read More
9th November 2022 NSA Eastern Region ARMM Time: 6pm Location: Heath Court Hotel, Moulton Road, Newmarket, Suffolk, CB8 8DY Notice is hereby given that the Annual Regional Members’ meeting for NSA Eastern Region will be held on Wednesday 9th November, 6pm at Heath Court Hotel, Moulton Road, Newmarket, Suffolk, CB8 8DY, to transact the following business:1. Election /… Read More
7th November 2022 Low input for maximum gain: Exploring livestock systems in the UK and Europe Time: 10am Location: Braunston and Brooke Village Hall, 1 Wood Lane, Braunston, Oakham, Rutland, LE15 8QZ. Extensive, regenerative, organic, short-term leys, permanent pasture, species-rich swards, herbal leys... The options when it comes to low-input systems are incredible.Join NSA, two NSA members and experts in the field to discuss what they've learnt… Read More
1st November 2022 NSA Breakfast Club webinar: What the future holds – a meeting with Defra Farming Minister Mark Spencer Time: 8.30am Location: Online - Zoom This webinar provided a unique opportunity to hear from newly appointed Defra Minister of State Mark Spencer.Mr Spencer’s previous role was as leader of the House of Commons, along with a short stay on the EFRA committee, many will be encouraged to… Read More
27th October 2022 NSA Northern Ireland Region - Sheep Farmer Meetings Time: 7.30pm Location: Greenans Bar, Kilcoo The NSA Northern Ireland Region is gearing up to host a series of farmer meetings from the end of September and through October. Taking the lead on this are Parklands Vets, with support from MSD Animal Health. The aim of these meetings is to refresh… Read More
25th October 2022 NSA Breed Society Forum Q&A evening Time: 7.30pm Location: Online To keep our affiliated breed societies up to date on the latest developments with ongoing issues affecting the sector NSA would like to invite you, as well as your wider society committees and membership to join an evening Q&A meeting online  on… Read More
25th October 2022 NSA South East Region Farm Walk Time: 10.30 for 11.00am start Location: Rushall Farm, Scratchface Lane, Bradfield. Reading. RG7 6DL Clear skies and warm weather welcomed over 50 enthusiastic attendees to the NSA South East Region farm walk in West Berkshire. We firstly saw a mixed species sward providing grazing for some of Steve Waters 600 Lleyn ewes at Rushall Farm. Followed… Read More
20th October 2022 NSA Northern Ireland Region - Sheep Farmer Meetings Time: 7.30pm Location: TBC Dungiven, BT47 4SG The NSA Northern Ireland Region is gearing up to host a series of farmer meetings from the end of September and through October. Taking the lead on this are Parklands Vets, with support from MSD Animal Health. The aim of these meetings is to refresh… Read More
19th October 2022 Agri Webb webinar: Grazing for improved welfare and improved emission rates Time: 7.30pm Location: Online This session focused on how good grazing and grass-management are the key to improved animal welfare. And how improved animal welfare and productivity also benefits the envrionment. Moreover, working in a way that is mindful to the environment will… Read More
13th October 2022 NSA Northern Ireland Region - Sheep Farmer Meetings Time: 7.30pm Location: Greenmount Campus, Antrim, BT41 4PS The NSA Northern Ireland Region is gearing up to host a series of farmer meetings from the end of September and through October. Taking the lead on this are Parklands Vets, with support from MSD Animal Health. The aim of these meetings is to refresh… Read More
4th October 2022 NSA Northern Ireland Region - Sheep Farmer Meetings Time: 7.30pm Location: Glenpark Estate, 150 Glenpark Rd, Omagh, BT79 7UG A great evening of relative information for sheep farmers at the NSA/ Parklands Vet meetings. That was the comment from farmers attending the events, another was “ A worthwhile and interesting evening”.  NSA are glad to hear that those attending… Read More
4th October 2022 NSA Cymru/Wales Region farm walk in conjunction with HCC Time: 3pm Location: Maes Bach Farm, Pontypridd, CF38 1SL NSA Cymru in conjunction with Hcc held an excellent farm walk this week, hosted by the Johnson family of Maes Bach Farm, Pontypridd. Visitors were treated to a tractor and covered trailer ride around the farm to see how the farm is embracing… Read More
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