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News
Tuesday 22nd September, 2026
NSA urges sheep farmers to act as half of SFI26 Window 2 budget goes in two hours
National Sheep Association (NSA) welcomes the opening of Window 2 of the Sustainable Farming Incentive 2026 (SFI26) and the £233m behind it. Sheep farmers in England must not wait to apply.Defra confirmed within two hours of opening the scheme that…
Tuesday 22nd September, 2026
Texel shearling tops off record £3m NSA Wales & Border Ram Sales
A Texel shearling sold for 20,000gns to top a record £3m turnover at the National Sheep Association (NSA) Wales & Border Ram Sales main sale at the Royal Welsh Showground, Builth Wells, Powys.Vendors and buyers were on top form as 2,600 rams…
Friday 18th September, 2026
NSA welcomes wool recovery as the fleece starts to pay its way
National Sheep Association (NSA) welcomes the strong start to the 2026 wool selling season and believes the 2026 clip could be the one where a fleece pays for its own shearing.British Wool reports an average auction price of £1.70/kg across its…
Thursday 17th September, 2026
NSA Welsh Sheep 2027 announces Hybu Cig Cymru and Pilgrim’s Europe as Major Sponsors
NSA Welsh Sheep 2027 has won the support of two leading Welsh-based organisations. The National Sheep Association (NSA) is delighted that Hybu Cig Cymru – Meat Promotion Wales (HCC) and Pilgrim’s Europe are to be Major Sponsors of what is one of the…
Tuesday 15th September, 2026
Independent scientists find sheep suit Lake District fells recovery
Grazing for Good is a collaborative research project led by the Herdwick Sheep Breeders Association (HSBA), West Lakeland CIC and the Federation of Cumbrian Commoners, Phase one of the project commissioned an independent scientific review in the…
