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18th December 2020
NSA expresses outrage at extreme threat to Northern Ireland sheep sector
The National Sheep Association (NSA) is outraged by the situation faced by sheep breeders in Northern Ireland (NI) and those on the UK mainland who are involved in mainland/NI breeding stock trade. Each year between 9000 and 18,000 sheep of high…
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18th December 2020
Add sustainable British lamb to your festive dinner table, says NSA
As shoppers prepare to head out to butchers, farm shops and supermarkets this weekend to start their big Christmas food shop, the National Sheep Association (NSA) is suggesting consumers add delicious, sustainably produced British lamb to their…
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16th December 2020
NSA launches new Breakfast Club to inform and update in the New Year
With the start of 2021 set to bring change and uncertainty to the UK’s sheep sector the National Sheep Association (NSA) is preparing to launch a new sheep farmers Breakfast Club to help update on the latest news and announcements affecting the…
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16th December 2020
NSA update to media about the impact of Brexit on the UK sheep sector
NSA is experiencing a high number of media enquiries that suggest there is a fundamental misunderstanding of how a failure to reach a free trade deal with the EU might impact on the sheep farming sector. At its more extreme there is a suggestion…
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3rd December 2020
British Heritage Sheep Update
Bob Kennard has shared this update from the British Heritage Sheep scheme:Despite the current great uncertainty surrounding UK food and farming, we are pressing ahead with the British Heritage Sheep (BHS) scheme. Timing There is currently one…
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30th November 2020
NSA cautiously welcomes unveiling of future farming plan
The National Sheep Association (NSA) is today cautiously welcoming the Environment Secretary George Eustice’s unveiling of the Government’s Agricultural Transition plan - ‘The Path to Sustainable Farming’, but is keen to see more detail worked up as…
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25th November 2020
NSA expresses deep concern at recent spate of attacks on sheep by dogs
The National Sheep Association (NSA) is calling for visitors to the countryside to show more consideration and respect for the land, people who farm it, and livestock.NSA has received an alarming increase in reports of attacks on sheep by dogs over…
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18th November 2020
Win a book for Christmas!
NSA is pleased to launch a competition to win one of six copies of farming-related books from Sue Andrews and Mary Griese. The competition will run from Thursday 19th November 2020 to Friday 4th December 2020. Participants must complete the online…
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16th November 2020
Better understanding of UK sheep farming urgently needed by Secretary of State, says NSA
Comments made by Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, George Eustice on BBC One’s Andrew Marr show this weekend have been met with both shock and anger by the National Sheep Association (NSA).Mr Eustice was questioned on the…
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3rd November 2020
NSA helps farmers source lambing team
The National Sheep Association (NSA) is pleased to announce the opening of its much valued NSA Lambing List for the 2020/2021 lambing season.The Lambing List, which has run successfully for several years now, connects sheep farming members of the…
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21st October 2020
NSA Sheep Events look forward to 2021 with enthusiasm and hope
As like so many others, the National Sheep Association (NSA) was bitterly disappointed to cancel its much enjoyed Sheep Events this summer, so with renewed enthusiasm the association is now proceeding with plans for its line up of Spring / Summer…
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15th October 2020
Ritchie sheep race prize to aid new entrant sheep farmer
Following a family recommendation to join the National Sheep Association (NSA), Mia Salisbury from Westward Ho! in Devon has become the latest recipient of an NSA membership prize this year.Mia does not come from a farming background but from an…
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19th August 2020
NSA Scottish Region reminds farmers to continue to follow Covid guidance
As we head into the busy autumn sale period, NSA Scottish Region is calling on buyers, sellers and hauliers using livestock markets to be aware of and continue to follow the guidelines put in place to ensure everyone’s safety during the continued…
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19th August 2020
NSA Scottish Region tackles Scottish Lynx release consultation
NSA Scottish Region is criticising the Lynx UK Trust following the announcement of it pursuing a consultation on the re-introduction of Lynx in Central Scotland whilst carrying out an ecological feasibility study and meeting with senior officials at…
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10th July 2020
NSA enthused by Government progress on Trade and Agriculture Commission
The National Sheep Association (NSA) is pleased to see advancement on the recently announced Trade and Agriculture Commission, set up to report to government on trade policies and agriculture.NSA Chief Executive Phil Stocker comments: “Its really…
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29th June 2020
NSA welcomes Government consensus for a Trade and Agriculture Commission
The National Sheep Association (NSA) is welcoming the announcement by Secretary of State for International Trade Liz Truss this morning, signalling the Government’s consensus to creating a body to assess the risks of trade agreements to UK…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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