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14^th September 2012 NSA disturbed by incident at Ramsgate Port The National Sheep Association was disturbed by the incident at Ramsgate Port on Wednesday (12th September), which resulted in the death of 45 sheep. Phil Stocker, NSA Chief Executive, said: “The welfare of sheep must be a top priority for farmers, hauliers and all included in the supply chain. Read More

13^th September 2012 NSA collecting names of farmers wanting help with lambing The NSA is once again collecting the names of members who would like temporary help during lambing, which will then be circulated to NSA student members and agricultural and vet colleges. If you would like to be added to the list please email [email protected] Read More

6^th September 2012 Regional Report Firstly, may I start by thanking everyone who contributed to making the 2012 NSA South Sheep Event such a resounding success in so many ways. Thanks to our hosts, Nugent Farms, all our generous Sponsors, Exhibitors, competitors and everyone who attended the event. Read More

22^nd August 2012 119th Annual General Meeting of the NSA The 119th Annual General Meeting of the National Sheep Association is to be held at the Royal Agricultural College, Cirencester, at 10 am on 22 August 2012. The AGM will be followed by Lunch and a Farm Tour of Duchy Home Farm, by kind permission of Duchy Home Farm, Tetbury. Read More

17^th August 2012 National Sheep Association Ulster events Thurs, Aug 23, 8pm Benedy Community Centre, Dungiven, National Sheep Association open meeting 'Preventing Abortion, Preparing for Tupping.' Speakers include vets and college sheep specialists. Details contact Edward Adamson tel; 077110 71290. Tues, Aug 28, 8pm Downshire Arms, Hilltown, National Sheep Association open meeting 'Preventing Abortion, Preparing for Tupping. Read More

15^th August 2012 NSA South West Ram Sale Report The 24th Annual NSA South West Ram Sale was held this Wednesday 15th August at Exeter Market. Following on from the NSA's Builth early sale averages from last year were down but the clearance was quite respectable and of the three major breeds the Charollais having the highest clearance at 81%, Texels at 59% followed by the Suffolks at 55%. Read More

9^th August 2012 NSA Marches Regional, August Report By Nick Davies, Regional Chairman The region had a massive input in to the National Event this year, which was once again a huge success. It was great to see so many young people walking around the showground looking for the latest up to date technologies which will put them in a good position to deal which business needs and demands. Read More

9^th August 2012 NSA Central Region, August Report By Bob and Anne Payne Like many other regions, we are experiencing weather conditions that are the polar opposite from last year, when many parts of the region were desperate for rain and where farmers were concerned that their winter resources would be diminished by crop failure. Read More

8^th August 2012 National Sheep Association appoints new Senior Communications Officer The National Sheep Association (NSA) has appointed Joanne Pugh as its new Senior Communications Officer. Miss Pugh, who grew up on a livestock farm in Shropshire joins the NSA from the National Beef Association, having been Farmers Guardian Livestock Editor before that. Read More

1^st August 2012 EBLEX Workshop, West Harling, Norwich - 1st August 2012 Breeding from Ewe Lambs and Making the best of your grazing and soil management Stonehouse Farm, West Harling, Norwich, NR16 2SD Courtesy of Richard and Sue Evans Wednesday 1st August 2012 5.30pm for 6.00pm prompt start Join EBLEX, with help from Catchment Sensitive Farming, at this intensive workshop on breeding from ewe lambs and making the best of your grazing and soils management. Read More

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