News

29^th May 2012 NSA Sheep 2012 working sheep dog sale The cream of the sheep sector’s working dogs will feature among the outdoor activities lined up at NSA Sheep 2012, the industry’s biennial event staged by the National Sheep Association at the Three Counties Show Ground, Malvern on Wednesday 4 July. The event will host the 14th biennial sale of working sheep dogs with more than 40 Border Collie entries expected from novice to trial dogs, including those registered with the International Sheep Dog Society. Read More

NSA Sheep 2012 working sheep dog sale

24^th May 2012 NSA South Sheep website launched NSA South Sheep 13th June 2012 at Nugent Farms Ltd, Upper Lambourn, Berkshire www.southsheep.org.uk Read More

22^nd May 2012 NSA Sheep 2012 supporting the next generation The National Sheep Association is demonstrating its firm commitment to the next generation with a plethora of specific activities at NSA Sheep 2012, the industry’s biennial event staged by the National Sheep Association at the Three Counties Show Ground, Malvern on Wednesday 4 July. Read More

NSA Sheep 2012 supporting the next generation

22^nd May 2012 Eastern Region Farm Walk Tuesday 19th June 2012 Visit to the Holkham Estate We are very grateful to Holkham Hall for allowing us to visit the estate, and Mark Bowyer, Farm Manager, will take us to see the Nature Reserve, Park and Farm. Holkham Estate has a long history of farming, shooting and conservation. Read More

15^th May 2012 Invite to Metting 28 May 2012 Join EBLEX, ADAS and Raft Solutions for this final round of meetings for the Yorkshire and Humber Uplands Focus Farm Project. The project aimed to help 5 host farms across the region improve their performance and profitability, through targeting key technical issues with the help of agricultural professionals, specialists and the farm's vet. Read More

15^th May 2012 NSA Sheep 2012: Working demonstrations Sheep farmers and shepherds visiting NSA Sheep 2012 will be able to brush up on a variety of technical skills at a series of working demonstrations designed to help visitors improve their skills at the industry’s biennial event to be staged by the National Sheep Association at the Three Counties Show Ground, Malvern on Wednesday 4 July. Read More

11^th May 2012 Regional Committee meeting 15th May Our next committee meeting will take place next Tuesday 15th. May at 7.30p.m. at The Travellers Pub at Brough in the Hope Valley, Derbyshire, S33 9HG. (The Travellers is at the intersection between B6001 & B6521.) As on previous occasions, all members are welcome, but if you are unable to attend and have comments or views which you would like to be represented, please do contact us and we will do our best to ensure your concerns are taken forward for discussion. Read More

10^th May 2012 LFA Report launched by NSA The National Sheep Association yesterday (Wednesday 9th) launched a new report that looks at the many public benefits of sheep farming in upland and marginal areas – ‘The Complementary Role of Sheep in Less Favoured Areas’ The report draws on the support of many other organisations with environmental and agricultural interests (listed below) who agree that traditional sheep farming practices can bring a host of environmental, social, and economic benefits. Read More

9^th May 2012 Vacancy - Membership Recruitment Officer for the NSA An opportunity exists for an enthusiastic individual to join a small friendly team based at The Sheep Centre, Malvern, but with extensive travel. The successful person will have demonstrable recruitment skills, and an interest or background in sheep and farming related activities. Read More

4^th May 2012 ADAS Fallen Stock Questionnaire Before 2003 the majority of fallen stock was buried, but after the introduction of the Animal By-Product Regulations farmers are unable to use burial as a means to dispose of fallen stock. Farmers have to use one of the three options below to dispose of fallen stock. Read More

1
…
54
55
56
57
58
…
60

NSA is a Company Limited by Guarantee, registered in England (No. 37818). It is a registered charity in England and Wales (No. 249255) and in Scotland (No. SCO42853). NSA is VAT registered (No. 273 3469 44). NSA complies fully with the General data protection Regulation (GDPR). Contact NSA to request our privacy policy, to raise queries or concerns regarding GDPR, or to unsubscribe from NSA mailing lists. National Sheep Association is an organisation which represents the views and interests of sheep producers throughout the UK. NSA is funded by its membership of sheep farmers and it activities involve it in every aspect of the sheep industry.