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28th June 2019
NSA welcomes appointment to oversee review the UK food system
The National Sheep Association (NSA) has welcomed the appointment of Henry Dimbleby to lead a review on the UK’s food system.Phil Stocker, NSA Chief Executive, comments: “This review is something NSA really welcomes. Food production and…
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4th June 2019
NSA thanks Buckingham Palace for its promotion of British lamb
NSA has welcomed the news that British lamb was on the menu at yesterdays state banquet, in which Her Majesty the Queen hosted US President Donald Trump.NSA Chief Executive Phil Stocker comments: “As Her Majesty stated in her address yesterday,…
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30th May 2019
NSA calls on Government to broaden its definition of skills in migration proposals
The National Sheep Association (NSA) has welcomed the news that the Migration Advisory Committee (MAC) has recommended veterinarians be added to the occupation shortage list. However, it is continuing to push for the Government to reconsider some…
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10th May 2019
NSA responds to Defra general licence call for evidence
NSA has responded to the UK Governments call for evidence on general licences for the shooting of certain species of birds. The general licence's have now been taken over by Defra from Natural England. You can read NSA's full response below. The…
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30th April 2019
NSA respond to official notice from Defra on delay of carcase splitting regulation change
Despite NSA anticipating this decision, it is naturally disappointed to receive confirmation from Defra, and devolved administrations, that the change from toothing to a calendar date in the carcase splitting decision for TSE has now been officially…
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26th April 2019
NSA reminds industry to follow shearing guidelines and uphold standards this shearing season
As shearing season begins across the UK, NSA is reminding farmers and contactors to do their bit to uphold industry standards and protect our reputation.Following the videos released by ‘animals rights’ organisation PETA last autumn, NSA joined with…
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11th April 2019
NSA cautiously welcomes further Brexit extension
NSA is cautiously embracing the news of a Brexit ‘flextention’ providing sheep farmers more certainty surrounding sheep meat sales this spring and summer, however it remains unhappy with the uncertainty floating over the sector. The extension will…
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10th April 2019
NSA welcomes announcement of third country status that allows ongoing trade with EU
NSA has welcomed the announcement from the UK Government of listed EU status, allowing UK sheepmeat exporters to continue to sell to the EU post-Brexit.Eleanor Phipps of NSA comments: “NSA is very pleased to hear this news as it means there will be…
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9th April 2019
Come and work for NSA!
A number of exciting employment opportunities are currently available with the National Sheep Association - an Assistant Bookkeeper for a few hours a week at NSA Head Office in Worcestershire, a flexible role in NSA Marches Region and a specialist…
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22nd March 2019
NSA reminds MPs that sheep farmers are producing lambs today with no idea of future trade relationships
With Brexit now extended until the 22nd May if the Prime Minister can get her deal agreed within Parliament, and April 12th if she can’t, the UK still sits on a cliff edge with a no deal being a real possibility. NSA is again reminding policy makers…
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21st March 2019
Joint Industry Guidance on Sheep Shearing
Industry organisations have produced joint guidance on sheep shearing (attached) to remind farmers and professional contractors to work together to ensure that sheep are handled appropriately during shearing.The guide explains and emphasises…
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12th March 2019
NSA echoes it’s no deal messages as MPs prepare to vote on the proposed Brexit deal
As MPs are preparing to vote on the proposed Brexit deal once again, NSA is calling on MPs to consider the implications of voting down the deal, echoing its messages from the past months.NSA Chief Executive Phil Stocker comments: “After another few…
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28th February 2019
Retiring NSA Scottish Region Chairman writes open letter to members in Scotland
John Fyall recently completed his two-year term as NSA Scottish Region Chairman, stepping down at the Annual Regional Members' Meeting on Wednesday 13th February. He has written this open letter to NSA members in Scotland to reflect on his term and…
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27th February 2019
The ‘Next Generation’ of office holders elected at NSA regional meetings
The success of the National Sheep Association (NSA) Next Generation programme is again clear to see following this year’s series of NSA Annual Regional Members Meetings (ARMMs), the majority of which were held over the last few weeks.NSA Next…
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18th February 2019
NSA raises concerns with Natural England about proposed eagle release
Responding to concerns raised by its members, the National Sheep Association (NSA) is challenging proposals to release white-tailed sea eagles on the Isle of Wight, off the south coast of England. NSA understands the Roy Dennis Foundation and the…
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15th February 2019
Government offers confidence of support of UK sheep industry with no deal Brexit
The National Sheep Association (NSA) attended two highly significant meetings with Defra yesterday (14th February), which gave NSA confidence the Government has listened to and agreed with the case that has been made for the importance and value of…
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8th August 2018
NSA disputes claim of Lynx UK Trust that it has '100% landowner approval'
NSA has made the following statement in response to a Lynx UK Trust press release issued today (Wednesday 8th August) claiming 'major landowners responsible for 700km2 of potential Eurasian lynx habitat in the Kielder Forest region have approved…
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11th February 2018
NSA one of 33 organisations involved in joint Brexit statement
The National Sheep Association is delighted to be one of 33 organisations on a joint statement issued to the press today (Sunday 11th February). The statement appearing in the Sunday Times highlights the essential role agriculture plays in the…
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5th February 2018
NSA welcomes opportunity for UK to implement new rules on carcase splitting
After many years of campaigning, the National Sheep Association (NSA) is delighted that a vote in the EU on Friday afternoon has provided much-needed clarity on the current rules around the need to split the carcases and remove the spinal column of…
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5th February 2018
NSA vows to defend legitimate activity ahead of planned consultation on live export ban
Following the announcement last week that the Government will consult this spring on potentially banning the live export of farm animals, the National Sheep Association (NSA) has pledged to robustly defend what is a legitimate and important activity…
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1st December 2017
NSA reminds members not to forget the annual Sheep and Goat Inventory
NSA would like to remind members that the deadline to complete annual inventories is approaching fast, although the dates vary for each of the four UK nations.Completing and submitting the inventory is a legal requirement, as is including the count…
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6th April 2017
Joyce is the choice to open NSA Highland Sheep at Kinnahaird
Scotland’s 2015 Sheep Farmer of the Year and vocal advocate for the Scottish sheep industry, Joyce Campbell, who runs a flock of 780 Lairg-type North Country Cheviot ewes on her 5,600-acre hill farm in Sutherland, will officially open NSA Highland…
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16th March 2017
Top award for National Sheep Association Chief Executive
The National Sheep Association (NSA) is delighted to announce that Chief Executive Phil Stocker has been made an Associate of the Royal Agricultural Societies (ARAgS).The honour was bestowed by the Council for the Awards of the Royal Agricultural…
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9th January 2017
Show and sale of ewe hoggs a major feature of NSA Highland Sheep
Sheep breeders in the Highlands and Islands, and further afield, are being urged to start looking out suitable sheep now to enter for the multi-breed show and sale of ewe hoggs at NSA Highland Sheep 2017 on Wednesday 31st MayThe biennial event,…
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20th December 2016
NSA Scottish Region magazine
To addition to the six editions of Sheep Farmer magazine published each year by NSA, NSA Scottish Region also produces a magazine specifically for sheep farmers in Scotland once a year - click here download a copy.NSA members in Scotland…
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13th December 2016
Harbro confirmed as major sponsor of NSA Highland Sheep 2017
Leading Aberdeenshire-based animal nutrition specialists Harbro has been confirmed as major sponsors of the North of Scotland’s biennial event, NSA Highland Sheep 2017.Organised by NSA Scottish Region, the event will be hosted by the Clark family…
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19th August 2016
Industry meeting on England-Scotland border highlights widespread concerns about proposed lynx release
The economic, environmental and social consequences of releasing lynx into the UK countryside where highlighted at a National Sheep Association (NSA) meeting, held in partnership with the British Deer Society (BDS) in the Scottish Borders on…
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11th August 2016
Farmers call for independent consultation commitment on lynx
Farming organisations are united in calling for urgent reassurance from Natural England that any formal application by the Lynx UK Trust to introduce up to 10 Eurasian Lynx into Kielder Forest will trigger a full independent impact study and…
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22nd June 2016
NSA rejects ‘inappropriate’ invitation to assist with design of lynx introduction programme
The National Sheep Association (NSA) has written to the Lynx UK Trust this week rejecting an invitation to join its Project Advisory Group, which has been tasked with designing the pilot project to introduce the high level predator into the…
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24th May 2016
All roads lead to NSA Scot Sheep
Sheep farmers from throughout Scotland and the North of England will be flocking to Scotland’s biennial national sheep event, NSA Scot Sheep 2016, next on Wednesday 1st June which is being hosted by the Campbell family of Glenrath Farms Ltd at…
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