Rural Life
National Sheep Association goes head-to-head against 'Veganuary'
The National Sheep Association (NSA) has said it is ready to fight back against the “misguided and misleading” ‘Veganuary’ campaign....
NSA
Agri-Business
NSA: Government migration plans will cripple UK abattoirs
The National Sheep Association has raised concerns about the Government’s white paper on migration and its lack of recognition of the...
Sheep
Structural changes at the NSA as association prepares for Brexit
The National Sheep Association (NSA) has made changes to the staffing structure at head office in Malvern, Worcestershire – and...
Sheep
NSA: Climate report has got it wrong on sheep
The National Sheep Association (NSA) has said that the Committee on Climate Change (CCC) report published earlier this week has...
Sheep
NSA calls for 'extreme caution' when importing sheep
The National Sheep Association (NSA) is calling for British farmers to “think hard” and consider the risks to the UK’s...
Agri-Business
Farming and environmental groups unite on farm funding message
Farmers, landowners and environmental groups are bringing a united message to Parliament today (October 30) calling for the Government to...
Sheep
Sector action leads to breakthrough in fight against sheep dip disposal fees
Work by sheep industry stakeholders in response to an exponential rise in dip disposal licence fees in England has resulted...
Sheep
NSA chairman to host sheep event in 2019
The nights may be drawing in and a familiar chill returning to early mornings but thoughts at National Sheep Association...
Sheep
Long-term cold storage of lamb will be 'essential' in no-deal Brexit
Long-term cold storage and guaranteed public procurement for lamb will be essential for British sheep farmers to survive a ‘no-deal’...
Sheep
Could you lower your losses? Sheep events seek to find out
The National Sheep Association (NSA) has announced it will hold more collaborative events for those seeking to minimise losses throughout...
Sheep
New figures highlight inefficiency in sheep dip disposal costs
Farming leaders from the sheep sector are urging Defra and the Environment Agency to reconsider its decision to increase the...
Agri-Business
Industry disputes claim lynx reintroduction has '100% landowner approval'
The National Sheep Association (NSA) has disputed claims made by the Lynx UK Trust that it has “100% landowner approval”...
Agri-Business
AD and biomass slammed for eating up crop stocks as shortage looms
The National Sheep Association (NSA) is calling on policymakers to review the impact of renewable energy grants, saying the scheme...
Sheep
Sheep worrying: Under-reporting only allows it to be brushed under the carpet
Police and sheep industry leaders have raised concerns that many UK sheep worrying incidents are not being reported, masking the...
Sheep
Young Lancashire shepherd takes £1,000 prize money in Sheep Event national final
Competitors from throughout the UK fought it out on Wednesday (July 18) in the final of the National Sheep Association...
Sheep
NSA launches new travel bursary in memory of late chairman
Young UK flock keepers will have the opportunity to apply for a new national travel award launched by the National...
Sheep
NSA highlights the risk of reintroducing lynx into the UK
One year on from the initial licence application by the Lynx UK Trust to reintroduce lynx to the British countryside,...
Sheep
New sheep guides to focus on top ram traits
Sheep breeders looking to produce lambs that meet target specification now have access to two new manuals from Agriculture and Horticulture...
