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15th July 2022 NSA questions popular restaurant chain’s controversial and disappointing decision As a long established favourite choice for Sunday lunchtimes, lamb is often especially popular for those choosing to enjoy a traditional roast dinner when eating out. The National Sheep Association (NSA) was therefore recently disappointed to hear… Read More

30th June 2022 NSA warns of risks to multi-functional farmland from blanket tree planting aims Following the statement from the Confederation of Forest Industries (Confor) last week, the National Sheep Association (NSA) is highlighting the need for recognising the value of the farmed landscape the UK already has, and the importance of the… Read More

25th June 2022 NSA relieved to report potential case of foot-and-mouth disease in Norfolk has been ruled out NSA members may have heard rumours of a suspected foot-and-mouth disease alert on a pig farm in Norfolk late on Thursday or Friday last week (23rd/24th June 2022). NSA was in contact with Defra as a member of their livestock core group throughout… Read More

22nd June 2022 NSA hosts international organic farmers, vets and advisors Sharing insights into organic farming practices in the UK, the National Sheep Association (NSA) was pleased to welcome and act as host to a group of 14 international farmers from Turkey, Spain and Italy last week. As part of an EU Erasmus funded… Read More

20th June 2022 NSA supports EFRA recommendation on post Brexit trade deals The National Sheep Association (NSA) is adding its support to the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee’s (EFRA) recommendation to Government to formally commit to upholding animal welfare and environmental standards in all post Brexit trade… Read More

16th June 2022 NSA welcomes publication of Government response to the National Food Strategy The National Sheep Association (NSA) is welcoming the publication of the long-awaited Government response to Henry Dimbleby’s National Food Strategy, an independent review of the UK's food system.NSA Chief Executive Phil Stocker says: “The… Read More

14th June 2022 NSA Sheep Event workshops set to provide practical advice for flock improvement An extensive and varied programme of workshops at this summer’s National Sheep Association’s (NSA) Sheep Event will ensure visitors have the opportunity to keep up to date with the latest advice and information on a range of topical sheep issues.The… Read More

9th June 2022 NSA joins industry in writing to George Eustice regarding live animal export from Calais NSA joins NBA, NPA and NFU in writing to George Eustice, to stress the importance of the development of a live animal Border Control Post (BCP) at, or near to, the port of Calais in France. The UK sheep sector is heavily reliant on the export market… Read More

7th June 2022 NSA calls for balance and stability in policy direction News from the past weekend, from further destruction in Ukraine to the Platinum Jubilee celebrations, has once again drawn attention to the climate and environmental challenges facing the planet. Highlighting the threat to global food production the… Read More

7th June 2022 NSA Scotland Chair recognised for outstanding contribution to industry From no fewer than seven nominations, NSA Scotland Chair Jen Craig has been announced as this year’s recipient of the NSA Scotland Silver Salver which is awarded annually in recognition of an outstanding contribution to the Scottish sheep industry.… Read More

1st June 2022 Register of Sheep Advisers celebrates first anniversary Today, Wednesday 1st June, marks the first anniversary of the Register of Sheep Advisers (RoSA). Having launched in 2021 the network, has, in its first year, offered opportunity to independent sheep consultants, nutritionists, vets, SQPs and more to… Read More

23rd May 2022 NSA emphasises urgent need for UK Food Strategy amidst global food crisis The National Sheep Association (NSA) is urgently calling for the release of the Government’s long awaited UK Food Strategy following the UN’s warning of an imminent global food crisis due to the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.Following a UN meeting… Read More

19th May 2022 NSA Next Generation Ambassadors examine sheep supply chain options The 2022 cohort of National Sheep Association (NSA) Next Generation Ambassadors were informed and inspired at their latest personal and professional delivery session this week.Coming together for the second time since being chosen as Ambassadors for… Read More

11th May 2022 NSA and Moredun work together to support UK sheep farmers With a shared passion of providing valuable advice to UK sheep farmers, the National Sheep Association (NSA) and Moredun have a long history of working closely together to ensure a sustainable, healthy and productive UK sheep flock.With both NSA and… Read More

10th May 2022 South Wales smallholder final lucky recipient of NSA and Solway membership prize As a keen smallholder, Eifion Thomas from Bonvilston in the Vale of Glamorgan is looking forward to using his prize of lambing pens in the years ahead following his name being drawn as the lucky winner of the National Sheep Association’s (NSA) final… Read More

9th May 2022 NSA welcomes latest UN Global Land Outlook report The National Sheep Association (NSA) has welcomed findings from the latest UN Global Land Outlook report that recognises agriculture’s future role in feeding the global population as well as rebuilding biodiversity and restoring the damage of… Read More

29th April 2022 NSA questions Trade and Agriculture Commission assumption that industry has overreacted to Australian trade deal The UK sheep sector’s concerns over the recently agreed UK / Australia trade deal have been undermined and insulted by recent comments from the Trade and Agriculture Commission (TAC). This is the belief of the National Sheep Association (NSA) in… Read More

28th April 2022 NSA disappointed by announcement of further delays to full import controls for EU products NSA is disappointed that Ministers have again today (Thursday 28th April) announced the delay of the implementation of full import controls for EU products and is warning of the damage this could have on food ingredients and products entering the… Read More

26th April 2022 Healthy livestock are a solution to climate change The National Sheep Association (NSA) is welcoming the launch of a new Ruminant Health and Welfare report that highlights how reducing endemic diseases in ruminant livestock can support the slowing of climate change by significantly reducing methane… Read More

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… Read More

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… Read More

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… Read More

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… Read More

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… Read More

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… Read More

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… Read More

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… Read More

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… Read More

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… Read More

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… Read More

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