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12^th March 2013 Sheep visit the heart of London as part of wool celebration They will be a long way from their usual home deep in the Cotswold’s, but for three days this week a small flock of sheep will be resident in the courtyard of Somerset House, right in the center of London. With Campaign for Wool transforming the west wing of Somerset House into ‘Wool House’ for 11 days from tomorrow (Wednesday 13th March to Sunday 24th March), National Sheep Association and British Wool Marketing Board felt it was important to have sheep resident for a period of the exhibition (Thursday 14th March to Saturday 16th March) so visitors could be close at hand to the wonderful animals that produce such an incredibly versatile and interesting natural fibre. Read More

Sheep visit the heart of London as part of wool celebration

27^th February 2013 AHVLA publishes Schmallenberg leaflet AHVLA, in conjunction with Defra, NSA, BVA, CHAWG, NBA, NFU and SHAWG, has producted a document updating farmers on what we know about Schmallenberg. Download your copy below. Read More

20^th February 2013 NSA South West Region AGM Report At the South West regional AGM, Robert Jordan was re-elected as Chairman, with Bryan Griffiths continuing as Vice Chairman. This year the Chairman’s report focused on how the very wet weather, poor prices and Schmallenberg had all contributed to a gloomy picture. Read More

NSA South West Region AGM Report

18^th February 2013 NSA Cymru/Wales annual Chairman's report calls for 'big push' on SBV vaccine NSA Cymru/Wales Chairman David Pittendreigh has called for ‘a big push’ to get a vaccine for Schmallenberg (SBV) licensed and available to farmers. Speaking at the NSAWales/Cymru AGM today (Monday 18th February), he called on the Welsh Government to take action, saying there had been tremendous losses in the early lambing season. Read More

NSA Cymru/Wales annual Chairman's report calls for 'big push' on SBV vaccine

14^th February 2013 NSA Northern Region welcomes a new Chairman and recognises a stalwart of the industry The NSA Northern Region AGM last night (13th February) saw Geoff Lawn complete his two years as regional Chairman and hand over the reins to Adam Watson of Brampton, Northumberland. Mr Watson, a keen supporter of sheep genetics and the next generation of producers, is also the Chairman of NSA North Sheep 2013 Chairman, to be held at Crimplehead Farm, Beckwithshaw, Harrogate on 5th June. Read More

NSA Northern Region welcomes a new Chairman and recognises a stalwart of the industry

7^th February 2013 NSA urges sheep farmers to fill in lambing survey The long awaited lamb survey is now available to capture what affect the poor weather and disease threat are having on the 2012/13 lamb crop – and NSA is urging every sheep farmer in England, Wales and Scotland to fill it online at https://www.surveymonkey. Read More

28^th January 2013 Hope kindled that EID will no longer be linked to cross compliance Last week MEPs in Brussels voted on many amendments to the new Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) from 2014 to 2020 – but the one that has particularly kindled hope for UK sheep farmers is removing the link between electronic identification of sheep and cross compliance. Read More

25^th January 2013 NSA Central Region Winter Fair celebrates young people in the sheep industry The NSA Central Region Winter Fair, held at Bakewell Agricultural Centre yesterday (24th January), proved to be a big success despite the wintery weather conditions not being in the event’s favour. Visit our Facebook page for lots of pictures from the event. Read More

NSA Central Region Winter Fair celebrates young people in the sheep industry

25^th January 2013 Full competition results from the NSA Central Region Winter Fair The NSA Central Region Winter Fair was a huge success on Thursday 24th January. Competition Results For all other news from the event click here. For pictures from the event visit our Facebook page. Young Shepherds Competition (sponsored by Mole Country Stores): 1st Ellen Helliwell; Joint 2nd Richard Drewery and Alex Birch; 4th Oliver Bagley; 5th Jack Garner; 6th Andrew Cooper. Read More

Full competition results from the NSA Central Region Winter Fair

24^th January 2013 Countdown to the Central Region Winter Fair is on! It is only a matter of days now until the NSA Central Region throws opens the doors of Bakewell Mart to welcome visitors to its biennial Winter Fair. For the Official Event Programme and all you need to know about Thursday 24th January, please click here. Read More

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