Sheep
British Wool and young farmers gear up for the shearing season
Supporting the training and development of the next generation of shearers and wool handlers is crucial to a thriving British...
Sheep
Sheep
NSA postpones all major regional events for 2021
The National Sheep Association (NSA) has made the decision to postpone its major regional events this year. Despite the promise...
Beef
The safety of children on farms should be at the forefront of farmers’ minds
The spring-calving season is well under way on farms across the country with over half a million calves already being...
Sheep
Export success for sheep meat in 2020
Newly released export data for 2020 has revealed a profitable year for the UK sheep sector, despite a slightly reduced...
Sheep
Rescued wild sheep in Australia is shorn of its 35kg fleece
A rescued sheep named Barrack in Australia received a much-needed shearing, after being found with more than 35kg of wool...
Sheep
NSA launches its 2021 sheep worrying survey
With increasing numbers of devastating dog attacks on livestock continuing to be reported, the National Sheep Association (NSA) launched its...
Beef
NBA rows in on animal trading obstacles between GB and NI
According to National Beef Association (NBA) chief executive Neil Shand, the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) is...
N.Ireland
Sheep farmers urged to reduce number of ewes wormed at lambing
Sheep farmers have been urged to further cut back on the number of ewes they treat with wormers at lambing...
Sheep
Animal health project trains Welsh vets on worm control
A Welsh animal health project has hosted a series of events for Welsh vets to provide training on worm control...
N.Ireland
Aid package for wool discussed in Northern Ireland
Representatives from the farmers’ cooperative Ulster Wool, the Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) and the National Sheep Association (NSA) have met...
N.Ireland
Sheep management: Taking action quickly when it comes to thinner ewes
For March-lambing flocks, it is important farmers keep an eye on their ewes’ body condition over the coming weeks. If...
Sheep
NSA rewards social media followers with range of books on sheep farming
The National Sheep Association (NSA) was delighted to give away a range of fictional books centred around the topic of...
Sheep
NSA Cymru to welcome industry leaders to speak at ARMM meeting
With ongoing Covid-19 restrictions preventing face to face meetings, the National Sheep Association’s (NSA) Cymru/Wales region is looking forward to...
Agri-Business
Sommet to lead the way on ‘new digital era’ for shows
Directors of one of Europe’s largest specialist livestock shows – Sommet de l’Élevage (Livestock Summit) – have announced plans to embark...
Agri-Business
‘Surprises planned’ for special 30th Sommet de l’Élevage show
Major European agricultural show Sommet de l’Élevage (Livestock Summit) is hoping to hit 100,000 visitors as it becomes a four-day event...
Agri-Business
LMC to prioritise sustainability in 2021
Working to improve the sustainability of the beef and sheep sectors will be a priority for the Livestock and Meat...
Sheep
First recipients of NSA travel bursary to reveal findings from exploratory trips
Attendees at the next of National Sheep Association’s (NSA) popular Breakfast Club webinars will hear from two young enthusiastic sheep...
Sheep
British shoppers find love for lamb in 2020
New figures from Kantar show that lamb has been one of the star performers at retail in Britain in 2020...
