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9th April 2025 Exciting opportunities for enthusiastic individuals to make their mark on the Scottish sheep sector Two new and exciting opportunities have arisen within the Scottish Region of the National Sheep Association (NSA) for individuals looking for a new challenge that will help make a positive contribution to the Scottish sheep industry.The two job… Read More
9th April 2025 Positivity needed in face of grim sheep profit figures, says NSA An 87% drop in lowland cattle and sheep farm income for 2023/24 in the Scottish Government’s Farm Business Survey shows the cost pressures farms have been under in recent times, says the NSA.Higher livestock prices are pleasing to see, but rising… Read More
3rd March 2025 Returning for 2025: NSA Next Generation Shepherd of the Year competition at NSA Highland Sheep As part of NSA Highland Sheep Event 2025, the event organising committee is delighted to announce the NSA Next Generation Shepherd of the Year competition will return again, to take place on Tuesday 10th June 2025, at Midfearn Farm, Ardgay,… Read More
25th February 2025 New Speed Shear competition announced for NSA Highland Sheep 2025 Farmers, shearers, and industry professionals from across the UK and beyond will gather at Midfearn Farm, Ardgay, Ross-shire, this June for the much-anticipated NSA Highland Sheep 2025 event. Among the many exciting highlights of the event will be a… Read More
21st February 2025 NSA Scotland refresh at annual meeting The Scottish Region of the National Sheep Association (NSA) was further strengthened this week as Selkirk Sheep Farmer, Alex Telfer, was elected to serve as the NSA Scotland Vice Chairman.The change in officeholder came as part of the hybrid Annual… Read More
14th February 2025 Sad passing of past NSA Chairman Family and friends gathered at Balquhidder to celebrate the life of John Ewen McNaughton OBE. JP. FRAgs who died on January 14, 2025.Born on 28th May 1933 in Edinburgh and educated at Loretto in Musselburgh. On leaving school he and a friend set… Read More
17th January 2025 Show and sale of ewe hoggs a major feature of NSA Highland Sheep Sheep breeders from throughout Scotland – and particularly from the Highlands and Islands – will have the opportunity of showing and selling pairs of ewe hoggs at a special multi-breed show and sale to be held at NSA Highland Sheep 25 in Ross-shire… Read More
3rd December 2024 NSA launches new survey to gain further insight on devastating cases of sheep worrying by dogs As part of its ongoing work to highlight the serious and distressing issue of sheep worrying by dogs the National Sheep Association (NSA) is today (Monday 2nd December) launching its latest survey on the topic to gain an up to date insight on its… Read More
7th November 2024 NSA Scotland is hiring an NSA Highland Sheep Event Assistant NSA Scottish Region is looking for a self-employed contractor to offer support services for NSA Highland Sheep 2025. The contract will start this side of Christmas and last until the end of June, for the event happening on Wednesday 11th June.This… Read More
8th October 2024 The importance of future support for farmers and crofters emphasised by NSA Scotland The National Sheep Association (NSA) Scotland has called upon the Government to make sure future support schemes are fit for purpose and safeguard the viability of those farming in disadvantaged areas in a recent consultation response.Submitting its… Read More
3rd October 2024 NSA Scotland consultation response on The Rural Development (Continuation of Operation) (Miscellaneous Amendment) (Scotland) regulations 2024 Under the current circumstances and uncertainty regarding future farm support and scheme development, NSA Scotland believes current support should be extended and built upon going forward and would welcome discussions surrounding future schemes… Read More
11th September 2024 Buyer Beware - Avoid bringing in more than you'd bargained for! Moredun advises buyers to be aware when buying sheep at sales to avoid bringing in more than you'd bargained for. Purchased animals are an easy way to bring in parasites and diseases so make sure to TIC:TreatIsolateCheckFor further information,… Read More
23rd August 2024 Inaugural NSA Highland Sheep organising committee Tuesday 20th August 2024 seen the inaugural meeting of the NSA HighlandSheep Committee held at Dingwall Mart. With plans already well underway for the event which will take place on Wednesday 11th June 2025 by kind permission of Mr and Mrs CW… Read More
23rd August 2024 NSA SCOTLAND COMMITTEE MEETS On Monday 19th August NSA Scotland General Purposes and Policy Committee met in conjunction with a farm tour round Moredun Research Institute facilities. The agenda consisted of updates regarding the recent NSA Scotsheep and Royal Highland Show… Read More
28th June 2024 Respected auctioneer presented with prestigious NSA Scotland award. On Thursday 20th June 2024 at a packed Quality Meat Scotland industry breakfast reception NSA Scotland was honoured to highlight the work of NSA Scotland to highly esteemed attendees and present the 2024 NSA Scotland Silver Salver for outstanding… Read More
30th April 2024 NSA campaign takes positive steps to increased awareness on serious issue of sheep worrying by dogs The latest sheep worrying by dogs campaign from the National Sheep Association (NSA) has brought together the agricultural industry, rural police crime teams and dog owning members of the public in a bid to improve awareness of the threat dogs can… Read More
5th March 2024 Shepherding work made easier thanks to NSA prize giveaway Shepherding work has been made easier this year for one Cornish turned Scottish sheep farmer. As the lucky new winner of the 2023 NSA prize giveaway, Kim Courtauld from Argyll can now make good use of his prize of a 3.0m Porta-Yards mobile sheep… Read More
19th January 2024 NSA Scotland to gain insight to Scotland’s newest wool depot Scottish sheep farmers, crofters and the wider industry are invited to join the National Sheep Association (NSA) for an informative tour of British Wool’s Selkirk depot on Friday 2nd February as part of the Association’s Annual Regional Member’s… Read More
1st December 2023 NSA Scottish Region celebrates Lamb for St Andrew’s day, at home and abroad There was an air of celebration among NSA Scottish Region members last night (Thursday 30th November), with many years of effort to drive ‘Lamb for St Andrew’s Day’ culminating in a traditional dinner in Lauder, Scottish Borders, at the same time as… Read More
30th November 2023 NSA Scottish Region supports the country’s future shepherds at LiveScot event The Scottish Region of the National Sheep Association (NSA) was pleased to witness a positive future for its sheep sector from capable young handlers demonstrating their knowledge and skills at last weekend’s LiveScot event.   LiveScot is the… Read More
16th November 2023 Young UK sheep farmers given chance to join renowned development programme The National Sheep Association (NSA) is excited to announce the opening of applications for its successful and highly respected NSA Next Generation Ambassador programme. The programme gives young sheep farming enthusiasts the opportunity to become… Read More
9th November 2023 Celebrate Lamb for St Andrews Day with NSA Scotland Scottish sheep farmers will be treated to an evening of delicious food and celebration as NSA Scotland holds its Lamb for St Andrews’ Day Dinner later this month. The dinner, that will take place on the evening of Thursday 30th November at… Read More
4th October 2023 Further progress made on veterinary attestations A further meeting took place on Thursday (28th September) between Defra and industry to keep the pressure up on preparing for the introduction of the requirement for farms to have had a veterinary attestation in order for products to be exported… Read More
3rd October 2023 NSA welcomes long awaited Animal Welfare Committee report The National Sheep Association (NSA) is encouraged by some of the recommendations made in the ‘Animal Welfare Committee report on the Implications of Castration and Tailing in Sheep’, recently made available by Scottish Government.The Association is… Read More
2nd October 2023 NSA Scottish Region welcomes long-awaited Scottish Ag Bill The Scottish Region of the National Sheep Association (NSA) is pleased the long wait for clarity in the Scottish livestock sector is over, with the publication of the Agriculture and Rural Communities (Scotland) Bill.NSA Scottish Region welcomes… Read More
2nd October 2023 NSA looking for full-time Technical Communications Officer and part-time Northern Ireland Region Coordinator A new position at the National Sheep Association (NSA) has created an exciting opportunity for a passionate communicator to join a dedicated team working on behalf of the UK sheep sector.The position of NSA Technical Communications Officer will suit… Read More
26th September 2023 NSA welcomes improved availability of vaccines at crucial time The National Sheep Association (NSA) is welcoming news that stock levels of vaccines protecting breeding ewes from enzootic abortion (EAE) are returning to normal after recent shortages. As the UK sheep breeding season gets underway, later lambing… Read More
22nd September 2023 NSA Scotland Field Day set to inspire and inform this Autumn Scotland’s sheep farmers can maximise their flock health this Autumn as the Scottish Region of the National Sheep Association (NSA), alongside industry experts, welcomes producers to its first ‘NSA Scotland Field Day’ on Tuesday 31st October… Read More
22nd September 2023 NSA webinar to provide advice on the current sheep vaccine shortage The ongoing impact of the UK livestock vaccine shortage will be the hot topic of discussion for sheep farmers joining the National Sheep Association (NSA) Breakfast Club webinar next month. As farmers continue to experience issues sourcing… Read More
13th September 2023 Buy British message welcomed by NSA as Government pledges further support for the nation’s agriculture The National Sheep Association (NSA) is encouraged by Secretary of State for the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, Therese Coffey’s announcement yesterday (Tuesday 12th September) providing further information on the Sustainable Farming Incentive… Read More
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