Northern IrelandNorthern Ireland - the region covers the whole of Northern Ireland. The Regional Secretary is Edward Adamson. To contact the Regional Secretary by e-mail, please use this link. Regional Report 5th April 2010
N.I. Regional Report 5th April 2010 They say March ‘comes in like a lion and goes out like a lamb’; unfortunately here in N. Ireland we were counting the number of lambs the ‘lion’ took with him. Surprise snow blizzards, floods and winds left a trial of devastation in its wake. The good prices for Easter lamb leaves us counting the costs of the worst Easter in memory. We have a commitment from North/South Ministerial meetings of their support for an All Island Animal Health & Welfare Strategy. If this strategy is taken forward in the proper manner it can only be good for the sheep industry with less bureaucracy in the north/south movement of sheep. There are a number of sheep related items available in Tranche 2 of the Farm Modernisation Programme; let’s hope sheep farmers meet the criteria to allow them to avail of this funding. The Red Meat Task Force has run it’s course and is now metamorphing into a Red Meat Strategy Forum which we hope will keep all sectors of the food chain communicating and co-operating – or is that too much to ask for? It’s reassuring to hear of a new weapon in our fight against parasites but we must use it sparingly and carefully to maximise benefit and longevity. NSA Sheep NI - 6th July
NSA Sheep N.I. 2009 All our plans for NSA Sheep N.I. 2009 are just about finalized. Let’s hope weather conditions and disease implications allow us to have a successful event on 6th July at Ballymena Livestock Mart. NI Region Update - Jan/Feb 2009
Our Committee is now beginning to realise the enormity of the task ahead as we start getting the detail of NSA SHEEP N.I. together. The 6th July 2009 is not as far away as some would think! At the NSA AGM held recently at Greenmount Campus N.I. Region Chairman David Mawhinney gave a brief report on the activities of the past year. He thanked all the sponsors who had supported the NSA in 2008 and the staff at Greenmount Campus for their help and cooperation throughout the year. NI Region Update - Nov/Dec 2008
N.I. Regional Update Learn More About Bluetongue Disease
N.I. Region of the NSA are holding an open meeting on Bluetongue Disease and it’s consequences. At the meeting, to be held in Greenmount Campus on Tuesday 6th May at 8.00 pm, Peter Morris, Chief Executive of the NSA will be the main speaker. Peter has been closely involved with the outbreak in UK and has gained considerable knowledge on the subject.
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Intervet's Bovilis BTV8 vaccine was given approval on 1st April from the Veterinary Medicines Directorate VMD and they will also have someone speaking at the meeting. A representative from DARD will also speak on the N.Ireland aspects of the disease. It is important that livestock producers keep up to date with the emerging data on Bluetongue and N.I. Region NSA urges not only their members but all sheep farmers to come and hear the true dangers that Bluetongue poses to their businesses. NSA Backs Minister in Battle Against BTv
NSA Gives Full Backing to Minister in battle against Bluetongue virus The N.I. Livestock Industry and especially the sheep industry are currently on tenderhooks with the announcement of the Bluetongue Virus present in an imported dairy cow from Holland.5th February 2008 - Winter Seminar
WINTER SEMINAR ‘A Modern Approach’ Venue: GREENMOUNT CAMPUS Date: Tuesday 5th February Time: 7.30 pm Speakers include Peter Baber, Farmers Weekly Sheep Farmer of the Year Nick Davies, Finalist in Young Farmer of the Year Everyone Welcome Kindly Sponsored by The Ulster Bank 2007 NI Region AGM report
Chairman Isaac Crilly , in his report, outlined the NSA events of the last year. He thanked all the sponsors who supported NSA throughout the year and gave a special mention to CAFRE for the use of their facilities and also Cafre staff who helped in any way. The Treasurer Samuel Wharry reported a healthy bank balance after a busy year. Changes in the Farming Scene - 29th Nov '07
NSA INVITATION TO EXAMINE CHANGES IN THE FARMING SCENE Everyone is welcome to The N.I. Region NSA AGM on 29th November at Greenmount Campus to hear agricultural journalist James Campbell’s views on ‘The Changes in the farming scene’. After the AGM (which will be as short as possible) guest speaker James Campbell will draw from his wealth of knowledge as he takes a look forward at the agricultural industry. 2007 Interbreed Quiz Report
NSA Interbreed Quiz 2007 The NSA had a good turnout of Breed Society Teams at the recent Interbreed Quiz held at Greenmount Campus. Committee member Maurice McHenry, assisted by his wife acted as Questionmaster for the evening. The Teeswater Rockets comprising Olive Mercer, Graham Wilson, Margaret & Desmond Best finished in first place just ahead of Teeswater Twos with The Rouge Reds a close third. NSA Chairman Isaac Crilly presented the winning teams with vouchers from Greenmount Country Stores who sponsored the event. Third placed team received sets of Coasters supplied by Ian Buchanan of Ulster Wool Board. A special prize of Stalocin F bactericide supplied by Vista Vet was also won by The Teeswater Rockets for the highest score in the Sheep Questions. Chairman thanked all the sponsors and especially the participating teams for making the evening successful and enjoyable. |
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