Agri Politics
New Labour govt has 'a lot to do' to secure rural confidence - NSA
The National Sheep Association (NSA) has said the new Labour government has “a lot to do” to secure rural confidence...
NSA
Sheep
2 young sheep farmers to join global sheep meeting in Australia
2 young UK sheep farmers are set to join a global gathering of sheep producers in Australia this summer through...
Agri Politics
NSA calls for food production to be recognised as a public good
The National Sheep Association (NSA) has called for food production to be recognised as a public good and for a...
Rural Life
'Farming and lynx can co-exist' - Missing Lynx Project
The Missing Lynx Project has said farming and lynx can co-exist, and is asking communities in Northumberland and the bordering...
Sheep
Cumbrian farm to host 2025 NSA North Sheep event
A Cumbrian farm will host the return of the NSA North Sheep event next year, the National Sheep Association (NSA)...
N.Ireland
Ban on e-collars will cause ‘fury’ in rural areas – NSA
Minister of Agriculture, Environment, and Rural Affairs of Northern Ireland, Andrew Muir has received criticism over his support for a...
Sheep
NSA 'frustrated' by exclusion from Welsh govt SFS roundtable
The National Sheep Association (NSA) has said it is frustrated at the Welsh government’s failure to acknowledge a request to...
Sheep
2 UK farmers finish in top 10 for title of World Shepherd of the Year
Two UK farmers have finished inside the top 10 during the recent World Shepherd of the Year contest in France....
Environment
Potential impact of lynx reintroduction is 'wide and far reaching' - NSA
The potential impact of reintroducing the Eurasian lynx to the English/Scottish borders is ‘wide and far reaching’, the National Sheep...
Rural Life
NSA live Breakfast Club to discuss topical issues for sheep farmers
The National Sheep Association (NSA) has said its live breakfast club this summer will platform discussions on topical issues facing...
Agri Politics
General election welcomed as it ends 'growing uncertainty' - NSA
The National Sheep Association (NSA) has welcomed yesterday’s (Wednesday May 22) general election announcement. Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak, announced that...
Sheep
Nerys Wright joins NSA as eastern regional manager
Nerys Wright has joined the National Sheep Association (NSA) as the regional manager of its eastern region. Wright takes on...
Sheep
NSA warns farmers as bluetongue cases set to increase
The National Sheep Association (NSA) is calling for increased vigilance amongst the nation’s sheep farmers to protect their flocks, after...
Agri Politics
Loss of First Minister is a 'huge blow' for continuity in agri-sector - NSA
The National Sheep Association (NSA) has said the loss of another First Minister in Scotland is a huge blow to...
Agri-Business
NSA: Tenants 'under pressure' as landowners reclaim land
The National Sheep Association (NSA) stated that traditional farming practices “could be threatened” as large landowners look to reclaim farmland...
Sheep
NSA encourages shoppers to 'enjoy British lamb' this Easter
The National Sheep Association (NSA) is encouraging shoppers to “enjoy British lamb” this Easter, as it is produced “sustainably with...
Sheep
78% of rural crime teams notice increase in dog attacks on sheep - survey
78% of rural crime teams reported an increase in dog attacks on sheep over recent years, according to a survey...
Sheep
NSA Scot Sheep 2024 to feature 'extensive' trade stand area
The National Sheep Association (NSA) has said that its biennial Scot Sheep 2024 event will feature an “extensive” trade stand...
