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8th August 2018 NSA disputes claim of Lynx UK Trust that it has '100% landowner approval' NSA has made the following statement in response to a Lynx UK Trust press release issued today (Wednesday 8th August) claiming 'major landowners responsible for 700km2 of potential Eurasian lynx habitat in the Kielder Forest region have approved… Read More
11th February 2018 NSA one of 33 organisations involved in joint Brexit statement The National Sheep Association is delighted to be one of 33 organisations on a joint statement issued to the press today (Sunday 11th February). The statement appearing in the Sunday Times highlights the essential role agriculture plays in the… Read More
5th February 2018 NSA vows to defend legitimate activity ahead of planned consultation on live export ban Following the announcement last week that the Government will consult this spring on potentially banning the live export of farm animals, the National Sheep Association (NSA) has pledged to robustly defend what is a legitimate and important activity… Read More
5th February 2018 NSA welcomes opportunity for UK to implement new rules on carcase splitting After many years of campaigning, the National Sheep Association (NSA) is delighted that a vote in the EU on Friday afternoon has provided much-needed clarity on the current rules around the need to split the carcases and remove the spinal column of… Read More
1st December 2017 NSA reminds members not to forget the annual Sheep and Goat Inventory NSA would like to remind members that the deadline to complete annual inventories is approaching fast, although the dates vary for each of the four UK nations.Completing and submitting the inventory is a legal requirement, as is including the count… Read More
6th April 2017 Joyce is the choice to open NSA Highland Sheep at Kinnahaird Scotland’s 2015 Sheep Farmer of the Year and vocal advocate for the Scottish sheep industry, Joyce Campbell, who runs a flock of 780 Lairg-type North Country Cheviot ewes on her 5,600-acre hill farm in Sutherland, will officially open NSA Highland… Read More
16th March 2017 Top award for National Sheep Association Chief Executive The National Sheep Association (NSA) is delighted to announce that Chief Executive Phil Stocker has been made an Associate of the Royal Agricultural Societies (ARAgS).The honour was bestowed by the Council for the Awards of the Royal Agricultural… Read More
9th January 2017 Show and sale of ewe hoggs a major feature of NSA Highland Sheep Sheep breeders in the Highlands and Islands, and further afield, are being urged to start looking out suitable sheep now to enter for the multi-breed show and sale of ewe hoggs at NSA Highland Sheep 2017 on Wednesday 31st MayThe biennial event,… Read More
20th December 2016 NSA Scottish Region magazine To addition to the six editions of Sheep Farmer magazine published each year by NSA, NSA Scottish Region also produces a magazine specifically for sheep farmers in Scotland once a year - click here download a copy.NSA members in Scotland… Read More
13th December 2016 Harbro confirmed as major sponsor of NSA Highland Sheep 2017 Leading Aberdeenshire-based animal nutrition specialists Harbro has been confirmed as major  sponsors of the North of Scotland’s biennial event, NSA Highland Sheep 2017.Organised by NSA Scottish Region, the event will be hosted by the Clark family… Read More
19th August 2016 Industry meeting on England-Scotland border highlights widespread concerns about proposed lynx release The economic, environmental and social consequences of releasing lynx into the UK countryside where highlighted at a National Sheep Association (NSA) meeting, held in partnership with the British Deer Society (BDS) in the Scottish Borders on… Read More
11th August 2016 Farmers call for independent consultation commitment on lynx Farming organisations are united in calling for urgent reassurance from Natural England that any formal application by the Lynx UK Trust to introduce up to 10 Eurasian Lynx into Kielder Forest will trigger a full independent impact study and… Read More
22nd June 2016 NSA rejects ‘inappropriate’ invitation to assist with design of lynx introduction programme The National Sheep Association (NSA) has written to the Lynx UK Trust this week rejecting an invitation to join its Project Advisory Group, which has been tasked with designing the pilot project to introduce the high level predator into the… Read More
24th May 2016 All roads lead to NSA Scot Sheep Sheep farmers from throughout Scotland and the North of England will be flocking to Scotland’s biennial national sheep event, NSA Scot Sheep 2016, next on Wednesday 1st June which is being hosted by the Campbell family of Glenrath Farms Ltd at… Read More
13th May 2016 NSA hears strong messages from Food and Farming Minister The National Sheep Association (NSA) was greeted with strong and progressive messages from George Eustice, Food and Farming Minister, during a meeting on Wednesday this week (11th May).A representative of NSA office holders took the opportunity to… Read More
6th May 2016 Sheep breed societies come together for industry update and debate With so many sheep breeds, crosses and composites in the UK, believed to be more than any other country in the world, an effective information network for the numerous breed societies is essential. Each year the National Sheep Association (NSA)… Read More
5th May 2016 Top handlers to compete in NSA Scot Sheep sheepdog trial 30 top handlers, including three former international champions, will be competing in an invitation sheepdog trial which will be one of the highlights of Scotland’s national sheep event, NSA Scot Sheep 2016, to be held at Blythbank, West Linton,… Read More
5th May 2016 Does your vet know about Flock Health Clubs? NSA is very pleased to be supporting a new initiative by the Sheep Veterinary Society to create Flock Health Clubs around the UK. These clubs will be veterinary-facilitated sheep farmer discussion group aimed at providing a new way to access cost… Read More
23rd April 2016 Industry experts to address NSA Scot Sheep Seminars Industry experts will be giving their views on a range of topics relating to the sheep industry in a comprehensive seminar programme at NSA Scot Sheep 2016, on Wednesday 1st June.The one-day event, held every two years, will be held on the… Read More
15th April 2016 Record total of sheep breed exhibits at NSA Scot Sheep 2016 A record total of 43 sheep breed exhibitors, 30 breed societies and 13 individual breeders/companies, will be on display at NSA Scot Sheep 2016 to be held at Blythbank Estate, West Linton, Peeblesshire, courtesy of host farmers Glenrath Farms Ltd on… Read More
12th April 2016 Farmers voice animal welfare concerns linked to proposed lynx introduction Following the release of a National Sheep Association (NSA) report on The wider consequences of the introduction of Eurasian lynx to the UK, farmers within the UK and further afield have voiced concerns about the impact the predator would have on… Read More
8th April 2016 New report reveals wider consequences of releasing lynx in the UK countryside An industry roundtable discussion in London today (Friday 8th April) marked the release of a new report by the National Sheep Association (NSA) on The wider consequences of the introduction of Eurasian lynx to the UK.The report, providing researched… Read More
7th April 2016 NSA celebrates release of two new sheep books with prize draw To celebrate the release of two new books for the sheep sector, NSA has two copies of both Ken Riggall’s biography and Andrew Humprey’s upland management guide to give away.Ken Riggall’s A Shepherd and his Flock: 50 Years with Suffolk Sheep plots… Read More
6th April 2016 Sheep shearing extravaganza at NSA Scot Sheep 2016 and new supershear open challenge A Scotland v England inter-district challenge between 10 Scottish districts and an exciting new open competition will keep sheep shearing enthusiasts enthralled at NSA Scot Sheep Wednesday 1st June this year.The venue for this year’s event,… Read More
1st April 2016 Ewe hogg sale to be a feature of NSA Scot Sheep 2016 15 different breeds of ewe hoggs will be on offer in pairs as part of a special select show and sale at NSA Scot Sheep on Wednesday 1st June 2016.Scotland's one-day biennial national sheep event is organised by NSA Scottish Region, with RBS as main… Read More
1st April 2016 Commitment needed to support UK agriculture, regardless of Brexit outcome With the referendum on Britain’s membership in the EU looming, the National Sheep Association (NSA) claims it is impossible for farmers to make an objective decision on how to vote due to a major lack of detail on how the Government would continue… Read More
24th March 2016 NSA urges farmers who’ve experienced dog attacks to get in touch With the lambing season in full swing for many sheep farmers, the aftermath of a dog attack during this time of year has an even greater potential detrimental to farming businesses.The National Sheep Association (NSA) is therefore asking farmers… Read More
1st March 2016 Online forecast maps warns sheep farmers about risk of nematodirosis in lambs Again this year, NSA is supporting the online nematodirus forecasting tool from SCOPS (Sustainable Control of Parasites in Sheep) - and is delighted to announce improvements made this year to the free service.With spring fast approaching the… Read More
26th February 2016 Opportunity for the younger generation to demonstrate their skills at NSA Scot Sheep 2016 Keen and enthusiastic youngsters with an interest in sheep will have the opportunity to compete and demonstrate their skills in the Young Shepherd of the Year competition at NSA Scot Sheep this year, Wednesday 1st June at Blythbank Farm, West Linton… Read More
9th February 2016 Joint plea for dog owners to act responsibly around sheep With the traditional lambing season approaching and reports of dog attacks on sheep increasing, the National Sheep Association (NSA) and RSPCA have teamed up to urge dog owners to take extra care.Every year sheep are killed, maimed and miscarry… Read More
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