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20th August 2021
Deserving young sheep farmers selected as winners in the NSA Next GENE-eration giveaway
Six young sheep farmers from across the UK are to benefit from the gift of top-class genetics following the latest National Sheep Association (NSA) Next Generation programme initiative. Having teamed up with sheep farmers Rob and Jo Hodgkins of…
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18th August 2021
Sheep breed survey shows innovation as well as opportunities
The National Sheep Association (NSA) values the work that has gone into the latest Sheep Breed Survey and recognises how the UK’s sheep genetics, and the systems behind them, are continuing to adapt in response to ever changing demands being placed…
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11th August 2021
Action and resolve needed from Government to put a stop to dog attacks on sheep
The National Sheep Association (NSA) says recently released figures highlight the need for action to put a stop to the suffering of UK sheep farmers and their animals due to increasing number of attacks by dogs.NSA is deeply concerned over the lack…
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10th August 2021
NSA turns up the volume on the sustainability of British sheep farming
The National Sheep Association (NSA) agrees deep cuts in emissions can help stabilise climate change, while emphasising that UK sheep farming systems are already contributing to atmospheric cooling. Recent severe flood, drought, and fire related…
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6th August 2021
What are you doing for Love Lamb Week? Work together to ensure campaign success, says NSA
As the UK sheep sector prepares to celebrate another Love Lamb Week at the beginning of September, the National Sheep Association (NSA) is urging farmers to encourage their local community to get involved in promotional activities for the annual…
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29th July 2021
Summer holidays pose increased threat of sheep worrying by dogs, warns NSA
As peak summer holiday season arrives in the UK the National Sheep Association (NSA) is warning holidaymakers of the risk posed by their pets to sheep they may encounter during their countryside breaks. With more people holidaying in the UK due to…
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27th July 2021
NSA supports new Code of Practice for mobile sheep dipping
The National Sheep Association (NSA) supports the new Code of Practice for mobile sheep dipping, released today by the Sustainable Control of Parasites in Sheep (SCOPS) group.The code was created by a number of industry bodies, including NSA, and is…
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21st July 2021
NSA implores Lord Frost to include breeding animal movements in Northern Ireland protocol negotiations
The National Sheep Association (NSA) is pleased to hear that the Northern Ireland protocol is to be discussed with the EU commission and implores Lord Frost to ensure the proposals include a review of the regulations for moving breeding animals…
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16th July 2021
NSA responds to the National Food Strategy report
The National Sheep Association (NSA) is welcoming the release of the long-awaited National Food Strategy. The Association supports many of the recommendations included in the strategy but still questions some of the assumptions made around the…
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15th July 2021
HRH Prince Charles essay is a message everyone should heed, says NSA
The National Sheep Association (NSA) welcomes HRH Prince Charles’s essay on the 14th July 2021, emphasising the role that farmers can play in protecting the planet, and highlighting the connection between sustainable diets, food production, and the…
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9th July 2021
United message from sheep sector on use of newer wormer actives
In an open letter to the sheep industry, NSA, the Sustainable Control of Parasites in Sheep group (SCOPS), Moredun Research Institute and the Sheep Veterinary Society (SVS), have this week highlighted that despite the presence of anthelmintic…
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23rd June 2021
NSA issues stark warning of potential consequences of Australia deal to the UK’s sheep industry
The National Sheep Association (NSA) is warning again that without proper scrutiny into the terms of the Australia Free Trade Agreement (FTA) damaging consequences for the UK sheep industry will be difficult to avoid. NSA believes there is still…
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22nd June 2021
Opportunity for two individuals to travel within UK, Italy, Spain and Turkey to learn more about organic production systems.
As part of its involvement in an Erasmus e-Organic international research project, NSA is providing the opportunity for two individuals to visit farms and research institutes in the UK, Spain, Italy and Turkey. The study trips will cover all types…
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16th June 2021
NSA raises concerns over availability and capacity of UK abattoirs
The second Animal Welfare (Kept Animals) Bill launched by the UK Government last week was welcomed by many for including a number of measures setting standards to demonstrate a commitment to improving the UK’s already world-leading position on…
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15th June 2021
NSA raises heightened concerns over the direction of Australian trade deal
The National Sheep Association (NSA) is increasingly concerned that despite requests and pleas from the UK Agriculture sector, a deal with Australia that potentially sacrifices the UK’s farming and food industries looks likely to be completed. The…
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10th June 2021
Plans to improve powers to deal with livestock worrying cases welcomed, but proposals could go further, says NSA
The National Sheep Association (NSA) welcomes any strengthening of legislation on livestock worrying by dogs, however, the sheep farming association believes that strengthening police powers to seize dogs should have been further backed up by a…
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7th June 2021
Native breed enthusiasts scoop first in a series of NSA and Solway recycling giveaways
The National Sheep Association (NSA) is pleased to announce Cumbrian father and son farming team, Andrew and Matthew Tomkins as the first recipients of the NSA prize giveaway this year. Having recently joined the sheep farming organisation as…
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3rd June 2021
“Time to keep local farmers on the menu”, says NSA
As lockdown easing continues, including the recent reopening of indoor hospitality, the National Sheep Association (NSA) is now stressing the importance of a continued “buy local” philosophy amongst UK consumers. A new appreciation for the role of…
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1st June 2021
Register of Sheep Advisers attracts well respected names to launch its service
Providing the opportunity for new members of the Register of Sheep Advisers (RoSA) to claim their first valuable cpd points a webinar this evening (Tuesday 1st June) will mark the exciting launch of the new professional register for sheep…
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28th May 2021
NSA pleased to announce new Vice President
Having come to the end of a successful Chairmanship of the National Sheep Association (NSA) at the beginning of the year, North Devon sheep farmer, Bryan Griffiths, has now been announced as a new Vice President of the association. Following a…
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21st May 2021
NSA welcomes consultation on BPS Lump Sum Exit scheme and the potential for new opportunities it can create
The National Sheep Association (NSA) is welcoming the announcement this week of the consultation on the proposed Lump Sum and Exit Scheme and the delinking of payments. NSA sees this as a further step towards developing clarity over the new Future…
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21st May 2021
NSA responds to launch of series of actions in England protecting habitats and species on land
The National Sheep Association (NSA) takes great pride in the way the UK’s sheep farmers integrate high quality productivity with a balanced approach to the protection of nature and managing climate change by their farming practices. It therefore…
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19th May 2021
Preparation key to a successful shearing season
National Sheep Association (NSA), British Wool and the National Association of Agricultural Contractors (NAAC) are joining together this month to remind the nation’s sheep farmers of the need to consider planning well ahead to ensure shearing of…
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18th May 2021
NSA reiterates need for UK ministers to uphold UK standards in negotiations with Australia and New Zealand.
As one of the key UK farming organisations, the National Sheep Association (NSA) has stressed to the UK government the need for the nation’s high environmental and animal welfare standards to be upheld in the current free trade agreement…
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14th May 2021
NSA campaign successfully highlights devastating impact of sheep worrying by dogs
As the National sheep Association (NSA) 2021 campaign highlighting the impact of sheep worrying by dogs comes to a close today (Friday 14th May), the sheep farming charity is hopeful that increased awareness of the issue is beginning to filter…
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14th May 2021
NSA unsurprised by Natural England’s decision on White-tailed Eagle project in Norfolk.
The decision by Natural England to grant a licence for the release of up to 60 White-tailed Sea Eagles in Norfolk has come as a no surprise to the National Sheep Association (NSA), despite the concerns raised by farming organisations, local farmers…
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13th May 2021
NSA and BASIS launch Register of Sheep Advisers
BASIS and the National Sheep Association (NSA) have joined forces to create a sheep industry first – The Register of Sheep Advisers (RoSA).Launched in May, RoSA aims to recognise personal development and training for advisers, so they can continue…
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12th May 2021
NSA recognises ambitions of the launch of “Action Plan for Animal Welfare” by UK Government
The National Sheep Association (NSA) listened with great interest to the Queen’s speech on Tuesday announcing plans for legislative changes in key areas covering animal welfare alongside focused actions in the Environment Bill to protect…
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6th May 2021
NSA welcomes appointment of new British Wool Chief Executive
Following yesterday’s announcement of the appointment of Andrew Hogley as British Wool Chief Executive the National Sheep Association (NSA) would like to extend its congratulations to Andrew as he moves into the permanent position following his work…
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6th May 2021
NSA Lambing List closes after successful season
As a much-valued service to its members, the National Sheep Association’s (NSA) Lambing List provides farmers with a place to advertise for much-needed lambing assistance from students and others seeking work experience each year. The list…
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