NSA warns sheep farmers to remain vigilant amid first Bluetongue case in sheep
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Tuesday 30th April, 2024
NSA campaign takes positive steps to increased awareness on serious issue of sheep worrying by dogs
The latest sheep worrying by dogs campaign from the National Sheep Association (NSA) has brought together the agricultural industry, rural police crime teams and dog owning members of the public in a bid to improve awareness of the threat dogs can…
Wednesday 10th April, 2024
Tenant farmers under pressure as landowners reclaim land for economic benefit
The National Sheep Association (NSA) believes traditional farming practices could be threatened as large landowners seek to reclaim farmland in favour of economically beneficial environmental practices. At a recent meeting of the NSA Northern…
Thursday 28th March, 2024
Enjoy high welfare and sustainable British lamb this Easter
As the Easter break approaches this weekend, the National Sheep Association (NSA) is encouraging shoppers to choose delicious British lamb for their Easter Sunday celebrations. As the much enjoyed, traditional choice of many families across the UK,…
Thursday 28th March, 2024
NSA welcomes change to SFI actions but says more could more be done to protect future food production
The National Sheep Association (NSA) has welcomed the announcement from Defra this week limiting the percentage of farm land that can put into nonproductive actions as part of applications for the Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI).NSA Chief…
Monday 25th March, 2024
The continuing serious impact of sheep worrying by dogs revealed by latest NSA survey
Reported to be the most frequently occurring rural crime, attacks on sheep flocks by dogs, incidents known as ‘sheep worrying’, continue to plight farmers impacting animal health and welfare and farmers’ livelihoods and mental wellbeing.Following a…
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