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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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.…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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11th October 2019
NSA response to ageing of sheep at slaughter consultation
NSA has responded to Defra's consultation of the ageing of sheep at slaughter. NSA's response can be found below.
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1st October 2019
NSA welcomes confirmation red meat doesn’t ‘cause cancer’
The National Sheep Association (NSA) is pleased, but not surprised, to see a new report showing there is no significant link between red meat and cancer. NSA Chief Executive Phil Stocker comments: “Sheep farmers have long said eating red meat is…
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24th September 2019
NSA welcomes return of Agriculture Bill
Following the decision of the Supreme Court to rule the prorogation of Parliament as unlawful, NSA is calling for Parliament to resume work on the Agriculture Bill. Eleanor Phipps, of NSA, explains: “This ruling is unprecedented and something we…
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20th September 2019
Sheep have a vital role in tackling climate change
The National Sheep Association (NSA) is contributing to the climate change emergency by not only encouraging sheep farmers to engage with the challenges it presents but also to correct the many misleading statements being made that suggest sheep…
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12th September 2019
NSA not surprised by Yellow Hammer papers
UK Government has released its 'Operation Yellow Hammer' papers for which its no-deal planning assumptions are based upon. NSA Phil Stocker says: “We are not surprised to see this paper confirming what industry has been saying for a long time – that…
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6th September 2019
Funding for Scottish farmers welcomed ahead of difficult period
The National Sheep Association (NSA) is welcoming the news of a cash injection into Scottish farming hopefully ending the dispute over convergence funding.NSA Chief Executive Phil Stocker comments: “This funding is much needed for Scottish farmers,…
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28th August 2019
NSA statement following Government announcement to request parliament is prorogued ahead of Brexit
Prime Minister Boris Johnson is to ask the Queen to prorogue parliament ahead of Brexit, allowing a no-deal to pass without Parliamentary opposition. Proroguing is the process of shutting parliament down between sessions (usually done every summer)…
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19th August 2019
NSA launches UK-wide survey to capture farmer views on sea eagle release
The National Sheep Association (NSA) has opened a farmer facing survey to gather views on the introduction of sea eagles in the Isle of Wight following the release in recent weeks. NSA Chief Executive Phil Stocker comments: “While this release may…
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12th August 2019
NSA and British Wool team up for exciting ‘auction mart roadshow’
As the major sheep sale season gets into full swing the National Sheep Association (NSA) and British Wool are looking forward to meeting sheep farmers at a number of auction markets over the coming months.Taking part in the roadshow on behalf of NSA…
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25th July 2019
NSA urges new Secretary of State to ensure current progress is not wasted
*Updated 19th August 2019 - response received from Prime Minister. Frustrated to have a new face at the top of Defra at such a critical time for the UK sheep sector, the National Sheep Association (NSA) is calling on the new Prime Minister and new…
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23rd July 2019
NSA calls on new Prime Minister Boris Johnson to focus on stability in any new Brexit policy
NSA is calling on new Prime Minister Boris Johnson not to play populist politics as he sets out his Brexit plan.NSA Chief Executive Phil Stocker comments: “This is not a time for playing politics or making rash promises in an attempt to demonstrate…
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2nd July 2019
Misleading media messages about sheep farming needs to stop
The National Sheep Association (NSA) is reminding the media of their responsibility to ensure statements made by presenters are factually correct.NSA is seriously concerned that mainstream media is painting British sheep and cattle farming in a…
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1st July 2019
NSA welcomes sheep industry support policy pledge in leadership contest
The National Sheep Association (NSA) has welcomed the policy pledge by Conservative Party leader (and Prime Minister) hopeful, Jeremy Hunt, that £6 billion will be earmarked for farming and fisheries in a no deal Brexit scenario.In October 2018, NSA…
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1st July 2019
NSA emphasises need to remember the importance of domestic promotion
The National Sheep Association (NSA) is encouraging policy makers to give equal attention to the security and development of our domestic market as to proposed export markets when promoting British produce, following the release of the Efra…
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