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,...
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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...
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...
Government
Defra forms all female-led team after reshuffle
The Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) has received two new appointments, following Keir Starmer’s recent reshuffle of...
Agri-Business
NSA calls for 'truly independent' Red Tractor review panel
Following the news of a review of Red Tractor governance, the National Sheep Association (NSA) has called for the review...
Agri-Business
New Red Tractor modules being paused is a 'positive step' - NSA
The National Sheep Association (NSA) has welcomed the news of new Red Tractor modules being put on hold until an...
Sheep
NSA Scotland field day to focus on flock health
The Scottish region of the National Sheep Association (NSA) has said Scotland’s sheep farmers will have the chance to maximise...
Sheep
NSA Scotland to host field day at the end of next month
The Scottish branch of the National Sheep Association (NSA) will hold the NSA Scotland Field Day on Tuesday, October 31,...
Sheep
NSA to hold webinar on impacts of UK livestock vaccine shortage
The National Sheep Association (NSA) is set to hold a webinar on the ongoing impact of the UK livestock vaccine...
Agri-Business
NSA warns sheep farmers of disease risk when purchasing replacements
The National Sheep Association (NSA) has warned farmers of the risk of disease transmission when buying in replacement stock. The...
Sheep
Love Lamb Week 2023 to promote products of lesser-known breeds
Love Lamb Week 2023 will include the promoting of the product of some of the UK’s native and lesser-known breeds....
Agri-Business
Young sheep farmers to access 'top-class genetics' through NSA initiative
Nine young sheep farmers across the UK are set to benefit from access to “top-class genetics” through a National Sheep...
N.Ireland
Spotlight on Texels ahead of Sheep Northern Ireland event
A spotlight has been shone on the Texel breed ahead of the 2023 Sheep Northern Ireland event, with recent research...
Agri-Business
NSA calls for more support for ag businesses to reach net zero targets
The National Sheep Association (NSA) has said that additional investment is needed to support agricultural businesses in meeting the sector’s...
Sheep
70% of farmers experienced sheep worrying last year - survey
A survey carried out by the National Sheep Association (NSA) has found that 70% of farmers have experienced a sheep...
Government
NSA calls for more clarity on Windsor Framework
The National Sheep Association (NSA) has called for more detail on the potential for the easing of trade in breeding...
