Environment
Sheep grazing on ‘unimproved moorland’ emit less methane and CO2 – study
Sheep grazing on moorland emit lower levels of both methane and carbon dioxide (CO2) than those grazing improved grasslands, according...
NSA
Sheep
New sheep carcass rules to 'deliver fairer prices for farmers' - Defra
New regulations to standardise deadweight carcass price and classification reporting for sheep in England have been put in place recently,...
Sheep
NSA launches new survey into livestock worrying
The National Sheep Association (NSA) has urged sheep farmers to take part in its annual survey today (Monday, January 12)...
Sheep
Consignments of lamb set to return to UK after being seized in France
A number of lorries carrying British lamb carcasses have been released to return to the UK after they were seized...
Sheep
New bill to tackle livestock worrying set to become law
A new bill to help tackle livestock worrying has passed its final stage in Parliament, according to the Royal Society...
Sheep
NSA urges caution over releasing more sea eagles into the wild
The National Sheep Association (NSA) has called for extra monitoring of the current white-tailed sea eagle population in England before...
Agri-Business
UK farm orgs urge govt to change inheritance tax plans before Budget
Farming organisations have called on the UK government to consider alternatives to the proposed inheritance tax reform, ahead of the...
Rural Life
NSA urges holidaymakers to keep their dogs away from sheep
The National Sheep Association (NSA) has issued a warning to holidaymakers across the UK to be careful of their pets...
Sheep
New sheep meat traceability project launched
The National Sheep Association (NSA) has launched a new project which aims to use technology as a traceability tool for...
N.Ireland
Sheep NI will ‘particularly suit’ visitors from Co. Donegal – NSA
Large numbers of visitors from Donegal are expected to attend the upcoming Sheep NI event, taking place in Co. Derry,...
Sheep
NSA urges vigilance following news of foot and mouth in Germany
The National Sheep Association (NSA) has called for vigilance among the nation’s sheep farmers, following the news of a confirmed...
Sheep
NSA seeks policy enthusiasts for complementary London trip
The National Sheep Association (NSA) has announced it has opened applications for young sheep farmers with a particular interest in...
Sheep
NSA launches new survey into sheep worrying by dogs
The National Sheep Association (NSA) has launched a new survey which aims to gain insight into the severity and impact...
Schemes
NSA condemns govt suspension of 76 capital grants
The National Sheep Association (NSA) has expressed concern following the government’s confirmation this week that it will temporarily suspend 76...
Agri Politics
Farming futures threatened by Labour budget - NSA
The National Sheep Association (NSA) is joining wider industry in its condemnation of this week’s announcement of plans to cut...
Agri-Business
NSA chief executive to lead land use management group
National Sheep Association (NSA) chief executive Phil Stocker has today (Wednesday, October 30) been announced as the first independent chair...
N.Ireland
NSA announces appointment of new NI development officer
The National Sheep Association (NSA) has announced the appointment of Ellen Moorehead as new NSA Northern Ireland regional coordinator. Moorehead...
Sheep
NSA Welsh Sheep 2025 now open to trade stand admissions
The National Sheep Association (NSA) has announced that trade stand applications are now open for NSA Welsh Sheep 2025 event,...
