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18th June 2020 NSA urges Government to stand by UK farmers as further trade talks begin The National Sheep Association is once again reminding Government to consider the broader potential ramifications of new trade deals, as talks with New Zealand and Australia begin.NSA Chief Executive Phil Stocker explains: “Trade deals are always… Read More

12th June 2020 Action needed following APPGAW report on small abattoirs, says NSA The National Sheep Association (NSA) is welcoming several recommendations made in the newly released report ‘The Future for Small Abattoirs in the UK: Report on an inquiry into small red meat abattoir provision’. However, NSA is saddened by the news… Read More

11th June 2020 NSA clarifies its position on US trade and is ‘disappointed’ by misuse of its statements The National Sheep Association (NSA) is disappointed by, and is keen to clarify, some of the comments it has been reported as making about the opportunities of a trade deal between the UK with the US.NSA Chief Executive Phil Stocker says: “When… Read More

3rd June 2020 NSA concerned with less than one month left to secure the basis of a trade deal with EU With the impacts of Covid-19 set to present massive economic challenges the National Sheep Association (NSA) is calling for reassurance and common sense on the remainder of the Brexit process as we enter the final stages of trade discussions.NSA… Read More

3rd June 2020 NSA asks for more respect for the countryside The National Sheep Association (NSA) is calling for visitors to the countryside to show more consideration and respect for the land and people who farm it.NSA Chief Executive Phil Stocker comments: “NSA has long believed that people visiting the… Read More

2nd June 2020 NSA statement on British Wool prices The National Sheep Association (NSA) is disappointed to see the impact of Covid-19 on wool prices.NSA Chief Executive Phil Stocker comments: “ It’s not fully clear how the reduced value of the remainder of the 2019/20 clip will affect the overall… Read More

29th May 2020 NSA launches ‘Getting into farming’ Next Generation Webinar The National Sheep Association (NSA), is excited to announce its first webinar aimed at young people on Wednesday 3rd June 2020 7pm -8.30pm. The webinar, titled ‘Getting Started in Sheep Farming' promises to teach new farming entrepreneurs several… Read More

6th May 2020 NSA responds to British Wool’s statement As the shearing season is about to get into full swing the National Sheep Association (NSA) is pleased to get clarity from British Wool that wool collections and deliveries into depots will continue as usual. NSA Chief Executive Phil Stocker… Read More

5th May 2020 US negotiations offer new routes for UK sheepmeat – provided standards are protected, says NSA The National Sheep Association (NSA) is welcoming the news UK/US trade discussions are due to commence following disruptions caused by Covid-19.NSA Chief Executive Phil Stocker comments: “NSA is pleased to hear these negotiations are now beginning… Read More

1st May 2020 NSA launches shearing list to compliment industry efforts for 2020 season As the approaching shearing season looks set to face challenges with a potential reduction in workforce due to Covid-19 travel restrictions, the National Sheep Association (NSA) today (Friday) launches its new service aiming to link farmers with… Read More

8th April 2020 NSA calls for respect from walkers during Covid-19 outbreak The National Sheep Association is calling for the public to observe the lockdown rules more closely and points out the very real possibility of tighter regulations if not.NSA Chief Executive Phil Stocker explains: “There is no doubt this lockdown is… Read More

31st March 2020 Industry helps to Match-Make UK Shearers and Contractors NSA is pleased to be supporting the new shearing database to link up UK shearers with farmers and contractors. The UK sheep industry is facing a difficult shearing season, as the Covid-19 crisis makes it highly unlikely that the usual influx of… Read More

25th March 2020 Covid-19 market disruption is now of serious concern for UK sheep sector With the direct and indirect impacts of Covid-19 growing daily, NSA is seriously concerned about the impact seen on the sheep trade.NSA Chief Executive Phil Stocker comments: “We can only start from a position of absolute respect and commitment to… Read More

25th March 2020 Sheep Industry adapts for Shearing 2020 Sheep Industry adapts for Shearing 2020As the covid-19 crisis deepens, the sheep industry has turned its attention to shearing, and the pending difficulties in the 2020 season.The National Association of Agricultural Contractors (NAAC), British Wool… Read More

20th March 2020 NSA urges Tim Leunig and anti-farming lobbys to think again In a period when we appear to lurch from crisis to crisis, COVID-19 being probably the most serious of recent times, the National Sheep Association (NSA) is asking Government and policy advisors to do more to connect how all these crises fit… Read More

26th February 2020 NSA questions BVA approach to castration and tailing The National Sheep Association (NSA) is questioning the approach of the British Veterinary Association (BVA) in its calls to reduce the use of castration and tailing in the sheep industry.NSA Chief Executive Phil Stocker comments: “At a time when… Read More

14th February 2020 NSA launches 2020 dog worrying survey The National Sheep Association has today (Friday 14th February) launched its 2020 dog worrying survey, to gather data and inform its dog worrying campaign.NSA Policy Officer Ellie Phipps comments: “Dog worrying is an issue that affects so many sheep… Read More

31st January 2020 As Brexit dawns, NSA reminds Government of the needs of UK sheep farmers With Brexit finally upon us, NSA is reminding Government of the need to ensure stability in Agriculture in the short term in order to assure the future of rural communities remains bright.NSA Chief Executive Phil Stocker comments: “As we take this… Read More

16th January 2020 NSA Scottish Region welcomes new Regional Coordinator NSA Scottish Region is delighted to have recently welcomed new Regional Coordinator Grace Reid to the team. Grace will support the region by providing a key communications function for NSA Scottish Region, as well as logistical and practical support… Read More

14th January 2020 NSA welcomes Farming Minister to launch new Breakfast club The National Sheep Association (NSA) is looking forward to welcoming Minister for the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Victoria Prentis MP as guest speaker at the first of its new Breakfast Club webinars this coming Wednesday 20th January… Read More

9th January 2020 NSA disappointed by ‘Apocalypse Cow’ for its inaccurate portrayal of UK farming The National Sheep Association (NSA) is criticising Channel 4 for its lack of balance and accuracy when portraying UK farming systems in last nights programme ‘Apocalypse Cow’.NSA Chief Executive Phil Stocker comments: “NSA is really disappointed by… Read More

31st December 2019 NSA issues cautious welcome for funding announcement The National Sheep Association is cautiously welcoming the Government announcement regarding funding for agriculture in coming years.NSA Chief Executive Phil Stocker comments: “We welcome the announcement of allocated agricultural funding in 2020.… Read More

26th November 2019 NSA welcomes Waitrose commitment to source all its lamb from UK producers by 2021 The National Sheep Association (NSA) warmly welcomes the announcement made by Waitrose Supermarket earlier this week (25th November), that it plans to source all its lamb, from British lamb producers as from summer 2021.This will apply to both fresh… Read More

8th November 2019 NSA sets out case to political parties With a general election around the corner, NSA has been writing to political parties asking them to recognise the importance of sheep farming and issues that affect farmers and rural communties in their campaigns. The letter below is a copy of the… Read More

6th November 2019 NSA on the hunt for Scottish Regional Coordinator (three days a week) NSA Scottish Region is looking for a part-time coordinator to support its work throughout ScotlandThe Regional Coordinator role will be three days a week to further the work of NSA and continue to raise the profile of the organisation, working… Read More

5th November 2019 NSA and British Wool unite to bring positive messages to Scottish sheep farmers With almost weekly headlines claiming agriculture is responsible for many of the environmental and health problems facing todays population, the National Sheep Association (NSA) alongside supporters British Wool will counteract these arguments at a… Read More

31st October 2019 NSA launches toolkit to help sheep farmers prepare businesses for the future With significant changes to agriculture imminent, the National Sheep Association (NSA) is today (Thursday 31st October) launching a ‘Business Readiness Toolkit’ to help UK sheep farmers ensure they’re prepared for changes in the coming months and… Read More

28th October 2019 NSA grateful for further extension The National Sheep Association is grateful that the EU has granted a further extension to Brexit, allowing more time for a deal to be agreed by Parliament, and crucially preventing a no-deal scenario that would be damaging to the sheep industry.NSA… Read More

18th October 2019 NSA cautiously welcomes Brexit deal proposal amongst ongoing uncertainty The National Sheep Association is cautiously welcoming the news of an updated Brexit deal that, if passed, could provide much needed and long-awaited assurances to the UK sheep industry. However, concerns remain with regard to sheep farmers in… Read More

16th October 2019 NSA Scottish Region urges caution surrounding convergence funding NSA Scottish Region Chairman Jen Craig is urging members and the wider industry to consider exercising caution when it comes to the convergence funding announcement.Miss Craig comments: “Whilst the decision to repatriate the money to Scotland is… Read More

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