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14th June 2023
NSA Scot Sheep 2024 heads to East Lothian
A leading beef and sheep unit near Dunbar is set to host Scotland’s national sheep event, NSA Scot Sheep, next year.Organised by the Scottish Region of the National Sheep Association (NSA), NSA Scot Sheep 2024 will be held on Wednesday 5th June…
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16th May 2023
Young sheep farmers to be given genetic boost with new NSA giveaway
Following a successful first running of its Next GENE-eration giveaway in 2021, the National Sheep Association (NSA) is excited to once again be offering the UK’s young sheep farmers chance to progress their flocks with its competition to win top…
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5th May 2023
Terms and Condition for NSA and Als Couzens sheep breed print giveaway – Kings Coronation
The NSA is celebrating the King's coronation by giving away 13 Als Couzens sheep breed prints to new members that sign up between Friday 5th May and Monday 8th May. The full terms and conditions can be found below and in the downloadable pdf on this…
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5th May 2023
Livestock and livelihoods threatened by ongoing reintroduction debate says NSA
Diverse farmland habitats, the people that manage these environments, and the livestock found amongst them must be protected, not threatened. That is the message from the National Sheep Association (NSA) following further discussion to reintroduce…
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3rd May 2023
Sheep sector showcased as part of Coronation celebrations
From the thousands of finely crafted woollen military uniforms to lamb as the feature ingredient on the official Coronation menu, the best of the produce from the nation’s sheep farmers will play an important part of the celebrations for King…
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31st March 2023
QMS provides guidance to members on Health Plan dispensation
In 2022 QMS recognised that due to the uncertainty from the war in Ukraine, and the resulting challenges at farmgate, a dispensation was allowed on standard 3.3 and 3.4. These standards are related to the vet sign-off of the farm health plan and the…
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27th March 2023
Urgent action needed to halt helpless acceptance of sheep worrying by dogs
The UK sheep sector is at risk of being permanently forced to live with the devastating consequences of dog attacks. That is the concerning belief of the National Sheep Association (NSA), after findings from its annual survey into the serious issue…
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23rd March 2023
Minute-writer sought for NSA Scottish Region committee meeting
NSA Scottish Region is looking for an individual to write minutes of various committee meetings in an efficient and accurate manner.A set fee of £75 per set of minutes will be paid, for a minimum of four meetings per year and maximum of 12. Meetings…
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21st February 2023
NSA condemns negativity around UK red meat production
Following spurious claims about production costs and withdrawal of support from red meat supply chains, the National Sheep Association (NSA) is condemning the current negativity around the production and sale of UK lamb.Phil Stocker, NSA Chief…
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17th February 2023
Creating a balance between parasite control and a healthy environment discussed by NSA and Moredun
The first of this year’s National Sheep Association (NSA) and Moredun webinars attracted an engaged audience this week discussing the potential for the sheep industry to balance effective parasite control with environmental impact.Awareness of…
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16th February 2023
NSA Scottish Region responds to resignation of First Minister
Following yesterday’s announcement of the resignation of Scotland’s First Minister Nicola Sturgeon, the National Sheep Association (NSA) Scottish Region is continuing to uphold the importance of continuity and consistency amongst an increasingly…
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13th February 2023
More clarity but FAST action needed on co-design for successful ag policy
Following sustained pressure on the Scottish Government in recent months to better communicate plans for future agriculture policy, industry stakeholder group FAST welcomed some clarity given by the Cabinet Secretary, Mairi Gougeon, last week.The…
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8th February 2023
NSA to gain insight into devastating cases of sheep worrying by dogs
As part of its ongoing work to highlight the serious and distressing issue of sheep worrying by dogs the National Sheep Association (NSA) is today (Wednesday 8th February) launching its annual survey on the topic to gain an up to date insight on its…
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29th January 2023
Warning to all NSA supporters to avoid scam
Semi-regular activity by scammers is back again, with NSA hearing reports of its supporters receiving requests from illegitimate companies claiming to be linked to NSA sheep events.Please be alert if you work for a company or organisation that…
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27th January 2023
NSA Scottish Region meet with Cabinet Secretary for Rural Affairs and Islands, Mairi Gougeon
On Thursday 26th January 2023, newly elected NSA Scottish Region Chair Peter Myles and Trustee Pamela Nicol along with NSA Scottish Region Coordinator Grace Reid met with Cabinet Secretary for Rural Affairs and Islands, Mairi Gougeon at Doldy Farms,…
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20th January 2023
Highly regarded Scottish sheep farmer presented with prestigious NSA award
Scottish sheep farmer Ian Duncan Millar has been presented with the National Sheep Association (NSA) George Hedley Memorial Award for 2022 in recognition of his outstanding contribution to the UK sheep industry.Receiving the award amongst friends at…
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20th January 2023
Angus sheep farmer formally welcomed as new NSA Scottish Region Chair
The National Sheep Association (NSA) Scottish Region welcomed members to its Annual Regional Members Meeting (ARMM) on Thursday in a hybrid format via the online platform ‘Zoom’ and in person, by kind permission of Donald Barrie, at the James Hutton…
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9th January 2023
NSA kickstarts its 2023 activity with exciting prize draw
The National Sheep Association (NSA) is excited to announce the launch of its latest prize giveaway offering the nation’s sheep farmers a fantastic opportunity to improve their on farm efficiency with the prize of a mobile sheep handling system.The…
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13th December 2022
Highly regarded Scottish sheep farmer recognised by prestigious NSA award
The National Sheep Association (NSA) is pleased to announce Scottish sheep farmer Ian Duncan Millar as the deserving recipient of the NSA George Hedley Memorial Award for 2022 in recognition of his outstanding contribution to the UK sheep…
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9th December 2022
Preparing for the future of Agriculture in Scotland
The National Sheep Association (NSA) Scottish Region has responded in full to the recent Scottish Government Consultation: ‘Delivering our vision for Scottish agriculture - proposals for a new Agriculture Bill’.NSA Scottish Region Coordinator, Grace…
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2nd December 2022
NSA Lambing List provides useful network for farmers and students to connect.
The National Sheep Association (NSA) Lambing List is now once again open for business ahead of the 2022/2023 lambing season, providing the perfect solution for sheep farmers seeking extra help at their busiest time of year.The service connects sheep…
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1st December 2022
NSA Scottish Region celebrates with Lamb for St Andrews Day
More than 60 people joined NSA Scottish Region last night for a delicious Scotch Lamb based meal to celebrate St Andrews Day.The inaugural ‘Lamb for St Andrew’s Day’ dinner was a fantastic social evening, bringing together sheep farmers from around…
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1st December 2022
NSA calls out TV giant Netflix for promotion of sheep worrying by dogs
For many years the National Sheep Association (NSA) has fought to increase awareness of the devastating issue of sheep worrying by dogs. So as families prepare for the Christmas holidays, the association that represents UK sheep farmers is angered…
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1st November 2022
UK Sheep sector urges Government to consider implications of regulation
The National Sheep Association (NSA) is concerned that a significant amount of the UK’s meat production will become non-compliant for export to the EU if proposed changes are implemented meaning a veterinary attestation of health status must…
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27th October 2022
NSA and British Wool 'Wool Symposium' highlights need to promote wool’s cool credentials
‘British wool should not be seen as a by-product’. This was the headline message coming from the National Sheep Association (NSA) Next Generation’s Wool Symposium earlier this month that brought together enthusiastic young sheep farmers and industry…
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13th October 2022
NSA Scottish Region – Lamb for St Andrews Day Dinner
Wednesday 30th November, 7pm in the Macdonald Inchyra Hotel and SpaGrange Road, Polmont, Falkirk, FK2 0YBNSA Scottish Region look forward to welcoming you to our inaugural Lamb for St Andrews Day Dinner which will be held on the evening of Wednesday…
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3rd October 2022
NSA Next Generation Ambassadors complete programme of personal and career development
The 2022 cohort of National Sheep Association (NSA) Next Generation Ambassadors drew their programme to a close last week following their final engaging session in Northumberland. Having come together at the start of the year the group of 13 young…
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15th September 2022
NSA ATV helmet prize giveaway
NSA is delighted to be giving away five ATV helmets to five lucky NSA members. This is due to a kind donation and agreement in place with Dalton's ATVs to supply the ATV helmets. This prize giveaway is for NSA members only, launching Friday 16th…
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14th September 2022
Invitation to tender for NSA ScotSheep and NSA Highland Sheep event organiser role
NSA Scottish Region is inviting tenders for the delivery of its renowned NSA ScotSheep and NSA Highland Sheep events for the coming two years. Anyone individual or company interested in organising one or both of these events is encouraged to put…
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8th September 2022
All at NSA express their deepest sympathies on the extremely sad passing of HRH Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II
All at NSA express their deepest sympathies on the extremely sad passing of HRH Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. A true country girl at heart the Queen throughout her life demonstrated her passion for our beautiful countryside, its characters, and…
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