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NSA Event Reports

22nd September 2021 NSA Eastern Region Farm Walk and Hog Roast Time: 2pm Location: Ickworth park, Ickworth, Suffolk, IP29 5QE On Wednesday the 22nd September NSA Eastern Region held their Farm Walk and Hog Roast at Ickworth Park by kind permission of the National Trust. Farmers Paul and his sister Lil are celebrated 50 years of running the sheep flocks at Ickworth. NSA… Read More
20th September 2021 NSA Wales & Border Main Ram Sale Location: Builth Wells The NSA Wales & Border Main Ram Sale in September is a significant force in the UK sheep industry, with around 30 breeds represented, more than 5,000 rams on sale and an attendance of around 7,000 people.The Ram Sale Committee are positive about… Read More
17th September 2021 Melton Midlands Sheep Fair incorporating the NSA Eastern Region Ram Sale Location: Melton Mowbray Market NSA Eastern Region was delighted to be working with Melton Mowbray Market again in 2021, with the renowned NSA Eastern Region Ram Sale incorporated into the Melton Midlands Sheep Fair – offering even more of a one-stop shop for purchasers.Entries… Read More
14th September 2021 NSA Cymru/Wales regional farm walk Time: 3pm Location: Cwm Farm, Talgarth, Brecon, LD3 0EE On Tuesday 14th September, NSA Cymru held a farm walk at Cwm Farm, on behalf of Jeff Gwilliam and Family. NSA Cymru recieved an extensive toour of Cwm Farm. Jeff is the fifth generation of his family to farm the 300 acre grass hill farm, with ground… Read More
1st September 2021 NSA Breakfast Club - Is shabby the new chic? An exploration of nature recovery on sheep farms Time: 8.30am Location: Online - zoom webinar Below is a report on the contents of this webinar. To watch the webinar on demand please click here.We live in a diverse, spectacular and productive countryside, which was emphatically demonstrated by the passionate and inspirational talks from the… Read More
29th August 2021 NSA Northern Region and Carr's Billington Next Generation Shepherd Competition Location: Laypool Farm, Renwick, Penrith, Cumbria CA10 1JL A successful event was held at Laypool Farm, Renwick near Penrith thanks to our generous and enthusiastic hosts Daniel & Jackie Taylforth.15 competitors came forward with a number taking part in the new under 18 years old category. Compulsory… Read More
27th August 2021 NSA Eastern Region Rugby Ram Sale Time: 2pm approx Location: Rugby Livestock Market Top quality terminal sires attracted some keen buyers at NSA Eastern Region’s Rugby ram sale last Friday 27th August at Rugby Farmers Mart, Warwickshire. Despite entry numbers being slightly reduced from 2020, the quality of stock was evident for… Read More
18th August 2021 NSA South West Ram Sale Location: Exeter Livestock Centre This year saw all the sheep being sold through two cattle rings to make use of the MartEye selling platform and the top price Charollais was sold online.  Texel females started the day in Ring 1 with females being sold first. Star of the show was a… Read More
15th August 2021 NSA Cymru/Wales Region Next Generation Shepherd Competition Location: Orseddwen, Selattyn, Oswestry, SY10 7HU The competition is open to entries from young shepherds aged 26 years and under on 27th July 2022 and who live in Wales. There will be a prize of £50 for the highest placed 21 years and under on 27th July 2022.Maximum number of finalists is 15.Prize… Read More
12th August 2021 NSA AGM 2021 Time: 10am Location: The Sheep Centre, Malvern, Worcestershire, WR13 6PH Notice is hereby given that the 128th Annual General Meeting of the National Sheep Association will be held at the Sheep Centre, Blackmore Park Road, Malvern, WR13 6PH, on Thursday 12th August, and via internet video link for those wishing to join… Read More
11th August 2021 NSA Central Region farm walk Time: 6pm Location: Sittinglow Farm, Dove Holes, SK17 8DA NSA Central Region are pleased to be hosting a farm walk at Sittinglow Farm in Dove Holes, with thanks to the Buckley Family.The walk will start at 6pm and there will be light refreshments available afterwards. For any further information, please… Read More
4th August 2021 NSA Breakfast Club - The farmer's role: A morning discussion to inspire support for Love Lamb Week Time: 8.30am Location: Online - zoom webinar Love Lamb week is an annual campaign promoting and encouraging the domestic consumption of lamb during its peak season.Launched in 2015 by passionate Cumbrian sheep farmer Rachel Lumley in response to poor lamb prices the campaign is now firmly… Read More
2nd August 2021 NSA Wales & Border Early Ram Sale Location: Royal Welsh Showground A strong trade with brisk bidding for quality rams set the season off to a confident start at the NSA Wales & Border Early Ram Sale.  The sale at the Royal Welsh Showground saw a top price of 1600 guineas paid for a Charollais shearling ram,… Read More
22nd July 2021 Panel discussion: how to successfully manage sheep on herbal leys Time: 7.00pm - 8.00pm Location: Online - webinar Maintaining species diversity in herbal leys grazed with sheep can be challenging. Join AHDB, NSA and British Grassland Society to hear our panel discuss optimising ewe and lamb performance whilst addressing this and some of the other management… Read More
17th July 2021 CANCELLED NSA South East Region Young Shepherds Competition (Southern Shears will still go ahead) Location: Copford Sawmill, Dern Lane, Heathfield, East Sussex TN21 0PN Unfortunately, this event has now been cancelled. For enquiries please contact Sarah Blake at southeast@nationalsheep.org.uk.Please note that Southern Shears will still go ahead. More information can be found at southernshears.weebly.com. Read More
7th July 2021 NSA Breakfast Club - Riding a wave: A morning analysis of current domestic and international lamb trade Location: Online - zoom webinar Below is a report on the contents of this webinar. To watch the webinar on demand please visit www.nationalsheep.org.uk/webinars/.Changes to trade experienced since the UK exited the EU at the start of 2021, have been widely reported. Those involved… Read More
6th July 2021 'Til we meet again: an update from the NSA Sheep NI team Time: 7.30pm Location: Online - Zoom webinar NSA Northern Ireland Region invites you to join this webinar for an update from the team and a quick look at the host farm for NSA Sheep Northern Ireland 2021, now postponed to 2023.Speakers will include: David Wright, Irish Farmers journal Graham… Read More
4th July 2021 NSA Marches Region Next Generation training and competition day Time: 10.30am Location: Overbury Estates, Overbury, Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire, GL20 7PH NSA Marches Region invites young sheep farming enthusiasts and those keen to learn more about a potential career as a shepherd or shepherdess to its NSA Next Generation Shepherds training and competition day on Sunday 4th July at Overbury Estates,… Read More
7th June 2021 Lynx webinar by NSA Scottish Region Time: 7.30pm Location: Online - Zoom webinar This webinar will be targeted at NSA Scottish region members and wider Scottish sheep farmers and crofters to gain information on Lynx in general, why reintroduction is being discussed, the study currently being carried out in the Cairngorms… Read More
2nd June 2021 NSA Breakfast Club webinar - It's more than just carbon: a morning review of sustainability assessments Location: Online - zoom webinar NSA Breakfast Club: It’s more than just carbon – a morning review of sustainability assessments.Wednesday 2nd JuneOften and incorrectly criticised in the media for being key contributors to climate change, today’s sheep farmers want to demonstrate… Read More
1st June 2021 RoSA technical webinar Time: 7.30pm Location: Online webinar The Register of Sheep Advisers (RoSA) is a new initiative from NSA  and BASIS. It is a continuous development programme for sheep advisers to demonstrate their professional status and build their network and knowledge.Join independent consultants… Read More
27th May 2021 Whit’s fur ye’ll no go by ye! - The challenge of establishing and future proofing sheep farming in Scotland. An NSA Scottish Region webinar. Time: 8pm Location: Online - Zoom webinar NSA Scottish Region invites you to an evening webinar to discuss resilience in the early years of establishing a sustainable farming business whilst horizon scanning new Scottish agriculture policy. Join NSA Scottish Region Chair, Jen Craig, NSA… Read More
18th May 2021 Sheep farming ‘The Welsh Way’ – meeting the challenge of sustainability. An NSA Cymru / Wales Region webinar Time: 8.30am Location: Online webinar NSA Cymru /Wales Region hosted a breakfast webinar looking at meeting the challenge of sustainability. Joining NSA Chief Executive Phil Stocker and NSA Cymru Chair Kate Hovers will be Welsh levy board HCC's John Richards and  ADAS farm consultant… Read More
13th May 2021 Register of Sheep Advisers launch events Time: 2.30pm Location: Online The new Register of Sheep Advisers (RoSA) are holding two online launch events on Wednesday 13th May.RoSA is a new Professional Register for qualified and well-informed advisers working with the UK sheep industry. RoSA has been created through a… Read More
12th May 2021 #LeadOn Workshop: Being proactive – tools for positive engagement with dog walkers Time: 7.30pm - 8.30pm Location: Online - zoom meeting Wednesday saw the third in a series of NSA #LeadOn workshops. The evening event focussed on the powerful use of social media and positive messaging when dealing with and preventing an incident of sheep worrying by dogs. NSA English Committee Chair,… Read More
10th May 2021 #LeadOn Workshop: Rural crime – positive way to work with the police on sheep worrying cases Time: 12pm - 1pm Location: Online - zoom meeting NSA's #LeadOn campaign saw great support from farmers, members of the public, other industry bodies, veterinary practices across the UK and the media, including a feature on BBC Breakfast and ITV’s Good Morning Britain, as well as coverage by a… Read More
7th May 2021 #LeadOn Workshop: Constructive conversations – how mediation techniques can help manage conflict with dog owners Time: 12pm - 1pm Location: Online - zoom meeting NSA was joined by May Millward from Scottish Mediation who delivered an insightful workshop on how conflict arises and steps farmers can take to minimise and mediate conflict. In the context of sheep worrying by dogs, May educated attendees on how… Read More
6th May 2021 NSA Breed Society Forum 2021 Location: Online After an enforced absence in 2020, this year’s NSA Breed Society Forum took place on 6th May – as in the past, still on the first Thursday in May. For the first time it was an online event in 2021, split into two sessions allowing attendees to join… Read More
5th May 2021 NSA Breakfast Club - #LeadOn: an early morning focus on the current legislation around sheep worrying by dogs and the potential for change Time: 8.30am Location: Online - zoom webinar The #LeadOn Breakfast Club webinar engaged attendees with a summary of NSA's 2021 Sheep Worrying Survey results setting the scene for an early morning discussion on current legislation and the potential for change. The session was chaired by Neil… Read More
30th April 2021 - 13th May 2021 NSA Sheep Worrying Fortnight #LeadOn Location: Online The National sheep Association (NSA) 2021 campaign highlighting the impact of sheep worrying by dogs came to a close on Friday 14th May, with the sheep farming charity hopeful that increased awareness of the issue is beginning to filter through to… Read More
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