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12th October 2021 Sheep worrying Q&A: ‘If you don’t report it, it hasn’t happened’ This article was featured in the October/November 2021 edition of NSA's Sheep Farmer magazine. The magazine is an exclusive NSA membership benefit, packed with technical advice for the sector. Find out more about membership here. During a year… Read More

6th October 2021 NSA competition asks children to help in the fight against sheep worrying by dogs As part of its continued work to highlight the serious and devastating issue of sheep worrying by dogs NSA is excited to launch a new children’s competition that could help raise awareness to dog walkers and others enjoying the countryside. NSA is… Read More

6th October 2021 NSA outlines clear benefits of well-managed grasslands Roughly two-thirds of terrestrial carbon in British landscapes is found below ground with most captured in organic matter and plant roots. As grasslands are particularly rich in both, the National Sheep Association (NSA) is reminding policymakers… Read More

4th October 2021 NSA highlights inappropriateness of PM’s mass cull suggestion, for any livestock sector The National Sheep Association (NSA) is both shocked and dismayed at the comments made by Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Sunday’s Andrew Marr show when questioned on the problems being faced by the British pig farming sector and the prospect of a… Read More

30th September 2021 New faces of Love Lamb campaign revealed The National Sheep Association (NSA) is excited to introduce two enthusiastic young sheep farmers ready to educate and inspire the British public as part of the Love Lamb campaign. Following a recent competition searching for a sheep farmer to… Read More

28th September 2021 NSA conference to welcome top names from UK sheep industry this October Well known experts from the UK sheep sector are preparing to share their knowledge and experience at a free National Sheep Association (NSA) online conference this October. Organised by NSA’s South East Region, the Sheep Health, Wealth and… Read More

28th September 2021 EU-funded project facilitates two UK sheep farmers in trip to Italy An EU-funded, Turkish-led research project has provided the opportunity for two National Sheep Association (NSA) members to travel overseas to find out about organic livestock production. NSA is part of the E-Organic Erasmus project, working to… Read More

27th September 2021 NSA backs call to protect nature As the momentum builds towards COP26 (1st-12th Nov) the National Sheep Association (NSA) is backing calls for all of society to do what they can to protect and enhance nature.With a multitude of voices using the run up to the conference to offer… Read More

22nd September 2021 NSA welcomes the lifting of a ban on British lamb imports by USA The National Sheep Association (NSA) is welcoming the United States lifting its ban on imports of British lamb, saying it will help maximise trade opportunities for UK sheep farmers. With a ban on both British lamb and beef imports to the US in… Read More

21st September 2021 Sweeping statement about agriculture made by well-known celebrities are misleading, says NSA The sweeping statements about agriculture made by celebrities such as Ricky Gervais, Joanna Lumley, Deborah Meaden, Billie Eilish and Chris Packham in the run up to UN Climate Change Conference (COP26) fail to notice the positive relationship… Read More

17th September 2021 NSA welcomes the measures to boost agri-food exports unveiled this week The National Sheep Association (NSA) welcomes the measures introduced by Government to boost British food and drink exports, announced on 15th September to mark ‘Back British Farming Day 2021’.These include: appointing more dedicated ‘agri-food… Read More

8th September 2021 Calling all sheep farmers – Are you the new ‘Face of Love Lamb’? The seventh annual Love Lamb Week has drawn to a close this week following seven days of enhanced promotion by UK levy boards and organisations such as the National Sheep Association (NSA) sharing the message of sustainable sheep farming and the… Read More

7th September 2021 Finding the ‘sweet spot’ between biodiversity and farm production is key, says NSA We live in a diverse, spectacular and productive countryside. This was the resounding conclusion, emphatically demonstrated by the passionate and inspirational talks from speakers taking part in the latest National Sheep Association (NSA) Breakfast… Read More

31st August 2021 NSA begins countdown to COP26 With just a few months until the UN’s Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP26) arrives in Glasgow for its annual summit the National Sheep Association (NSA) is readying itself to step up its communication of the positive role UK sheep… Read More

27th August 2021 Quiz a police officer An experienced rural crime officer has agreed to do a Q&A on sheep worrying by dogs in the next edition of Sheep Farmer magazine.Now is your chance to get answers to questions on measures to help prevent attacks, what to do in the event of an… Read More

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… Read More

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… Read More

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… Read More

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… Read More

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… Read More

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… Read More

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… Read More

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… Read More

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… Read More

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… Read More

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… Read More

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… Read More

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… Read More

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… Read More

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… Read More

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