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19th April 2022
NSA pays tribute to Lord Henry Plumb of Coleshill D.L., an outstanding statesmen of agriculture of the 20th and 21st century.
NSA joins with numerous other farming organisations in remembering the tremendous contribution Lord Henry Plumb made over his many years as a farmer, politician, campaigner and advocate of UK agriculture. As a former NSA President and current NSA…
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11th April 2022
NSA pleas with dog owners to take responsibility for sheep worrying by dog attacks
Findings of a recent survey completed by the National Sheep Association (NSA) have revealed that less than 5% of sheep farmers receive direct contact from the owners of dogs that have been involved in a sheep worrying attack on their livestock.With…
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5th April 2022
New competition offers young UK sheep farmers access to free expert advice
Three lucky young sheep farmers will receive valuable mentoring from industry experts for free this summer, thanks to a competition launched today by the National Sheep Association (NSA) Next Generation programme and the Register of Sheep advisers…
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4th April 2022
NSA warns against scams linked to sheep events
NSA is aware of a recent influx of emails being sent to commercial companies offering to sell contact details of exhibitors booked in for NSA Sheep 2022 and/or NSA Scot Sheep. These emails are not linked to NSA and are sent by rogue operators trying…
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29th March 2022
Buy and sell the best at an NSA Ram Sale
As the UK sheep sector hits peak lambing time thoughts at the National Sheep Association (NSA) are already turning to the next breeding season with plans underway for this year’s six multi-breed ram sales offering quality, inspected stock in…
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25th March 2022
NSA highlights risk to sheep from dog attacks at critical time of farming year
The National Sheep Association (NSA) is reminding dog owners to act responsibly if choosing to get out to enjoy the countryside this weekend as the current fine spring weather continues and the ‘official’ start of British summertime arrives on…
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17th March 2022
NSA expresses concern following P&O announcement
The National Sheep Association (NSA) is expressing its serious concern over the impact on the movement of breeding sheep and goods between Great Britain and Northern Ireland following the announcement from P&O Ferries that it is making serious…
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1st March 2022
New Zealand trade deal poses threat to UK sheep sector, says NSA
The signing of a free trade deal between the UK and New Zealand allowing a significant increase in sheepmeat exports into the UK will create an unnecessary risk for Britain’s sheep farmers in years to come. This is the belief of the National Sheep…
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25th February 2022
NSA's 2022 sheep worrying survey is open
As part of its ongoing work to highlight the serious and devastating issue of sheep worrying by dogs the National Sheep Association (NSA) is today (Friday 25th February) launching its annual survey on the topic to gain an up to date insight on its…
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15th February 2022
NSA statement on MV situation in Northern Ireland
NSA is closely monitoring the information available in relation to the maedi visna (MV) status of sheep flocks in Northern Ireland. Officials are working closely with all stakeholders to identify the next steps, which will be informed by the ongoing…
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14th February 2022
Nation’s sheep farmers given chance to win and improve their sheep handling systems
The National Sheep Association (NSA) is excited to announce the launch of its prize giveaway for 2022, in collaboration with global market leaders of livestock handling systems, Te Pari Products. In teaming up with Te Pari, NSA is giving the UK’s…
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7th February 2022
Young sheep farmers to embark on new journey with NSA as part of popular development programme
The National Sheep Association (NSA) is excited to announce the 13 young UK sheep farmers selected to benefit from its highly regarded Next Generation Ambassador programme this year. Having undergone a thorough interview process assessing each…
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4th February 2022
Could you deliver the NSA online presence?
NSA is looking for a Digital Communications Officer to join the UK-wide team and run the fast-paced NSA online presence – websites, social media and online campaign work.NSA requires a professional, sustained, engaging and visually-appealing online…
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2nd February 2022
NSA welcomes appointment of new QMS Chief Executive
The National Sheep Association (NSA) congratulates Sarah Millar on her appointment as the new Chief Executive of levy board Quality Meat Scotland (QMS). Sarah comes into this role, having previously worked as QMS Director of Market Intelligence and…
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27th January 2022
Highly regarded sheep farmer recognised with prestigious award
The National Sheep Association (NSA) is delighted to announce Helen Roberts as the 2021 recipient of the NSA George Hedley Memorial Award in recognition of her outstanding contribution to the sheep industry. In addition to her wide-ranging personal…
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26th January 2022
Annual NSA members meeting in Scotland moved to new February date
National Sheep Association (NSA) members and others linked to the sheep industry in Scotland are invited to the NSA Scottish Region Annual Members’ Meeting (ARMM) on Friday 25th February – a new date to the one originally advised. Jen Craig, NSA…
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26th January 2022
NSA calls on HMRC to remove silage wrap from the proposed plastic tax
Update - Monday 31st January 2022Following representation from several agricultural organisations, including representatives from NSA, HMRC has considered the additional information provided and have now confirmed that silage film falls under an…
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25th January 2022
Advice issued in response to withdrawal of Spectam from the market
It has been confirmed that Spectam Scour Halt from Ceva Animal Health, the only authorised oral antibiotic product for the control of watery mouth, has been discontinued.Although the use of oral antibiotics in the sheep sector reduced by 48% between…
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21st January 2022
NSA Chief Executive writes letter regarding the threat of new UK trade deals
Recently, NSA Chief Executive Phil Stocker wrote to Farmers Weekly and Farmers Guardian regarding the threat posed to sheep farmers by new trade deals being struck with the UK. The letter is published in Friday 21st January's edition of both…
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19th January 2022
NSA presses Ministers in England to strengthen legislation on sheep worrying attacks by dogs
The National Sheep Association (NSA) is urging ministers to take advantage of current legislation passing through Parliament and legislate to put a stop to shocking incidents of sheep worrying by dogs. NSA believes the Animal Welfare (Kept…
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5th January 2022
NSA Breakfast Clubs return to inform and update in 2022
Following on from its success in 2021, the National Sheep Association (NSA)’s series of Breakfast Club webinars is returning for the new year with speakers looking forward to sharing useful and up to date information with sheep farmers and other…
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4th January 2022
‘Time to focus on the sheep farmers and shepherds’, says National Sheep Association, as it sets out commitments for 2022
As the new year begins the National Sheep Association (NSA) is looking ahead at its overarching priorities, setting out a series of commitments for 2022 to ensure security and success for the industry it works hard to protect. With 2022 set to…
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23rd December 2021
Two opportunities to join the National Sheep Association and provide a voice for the UK sheep industry
NSA is looking for a Policy Manager to join the UK-wide team from March 2022 and help drive the high-profile work of the organisation at a time of immense change for the sheep sector. This role is to manage and coordinate NSA’s policy work, ensuring…
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22nd December 2021
NSA astonished by detrimental impact of Australia deal on UK Farming
National Sheep Association (NSA) is astonished by the continued dismissal by the Government on the detrimental impact the UK-Australia trade deal will have on UK Farming.Following the Department for International Trade’s (DIT) own impact assessment…
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17th December 2021
NSA angered by trade deal that threatens UK sheep sector
Following the formal signing of a new trade deal between the UK and Australia yesterday (Thursday) evening that will give Australia free access to the UK sheep meat market NSA is expressing its grave disappointment. NSA Chief Executive Phil…
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13th December 2021
Add sustainably produced, British lamb to your Christmas shopping list says NSA
As many consumers begin preparations for their festive dining the National Sheep Association (NSA) is recommending lamb as an additional meat to add to shopping baskets, highlighting its sustainable credentials as a positive reason to enjoy it this…
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8th December 2021
NSA passes on advice on how best to deal with a sheep worrying attack
The National Sheep Association (NSA) is urging sheep farmers across the UK to update themselves with the latest guidance on how best to deal with a sheep worrying by dog attack on their flock. As the end of the year approaches, many sheep farmers…
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3rd December 2021
NSA welcomes the lifting of the ban on exports of sheep meat to the USA
The National Sheep Association (NSA) is pleased to hear the news of the USDA publishing a final rule which lifts the BSE-related restrictions on imports of sheep and goat products to the USA.British lamb exports to the USA have been banned since…
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2nd December 2021
NSA welcomes farming incentive scheme detail but expresses concerns over reality of the transition
The National Sheep Association (NSA) is pleased to hear the long-awaited detail published today on the Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) offer for 2022 and beyond. Whilst NSA welcomes a clearer roadmap for the transition period and the plans for…
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1st December 2021
Scottish upland sheep farmer wins NSA prize
Winning a Solway lamb adopter will certainly ease lambing time for Lucy Beattie from Ullapool on the West coast of Scotland who is the latest winner of National Sheep Association’s (NSA) membership prize this year. With her family, Lucy farms 200…
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