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22
nd
September 2021
NSA welcomes the lifting of a ban on British lamb imports by USA
The National Sheep Association (NSA) is welcoming the United States lifting its ban on imports of British lamb, saying it will help maximise trade opportunities for UK sheep farmers. With a ban on both British lamb and beef imports to the US in place since 1989, due to concerns around BSE, NSA believes the announcement will increase demand for British sheepmeat within the US.
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21
st
September 2021
Sweeping statement about agriculture made by well-known celebrities are misleading, says NSA
The sweeping statements about agriculture made by celebrities such as Ricky Gervais, Joanna Lumley, Deborah Meaden, Billie Eilish and Chris Packham in the run up to UN Climate Change Conference (COP26) fail to notice the positive relationship between UK sheep farming and the environment, says the National Sheep Association (NSA).
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17
th
September 2021
NSA welcomes the measures to boost agri-food exports unveiled this week
The National Sheep Association (NSA) welcomes the measures introduced by Government to boost British food and drink exports, announced on 15th September to mark ‘Back British Farming Day 2021’. These include: appointing more dedicated ‘agri-food attaches’ to unlock key global markets establishing a Food and Drink Exports Council to expand our exports strategy strengthening technical expertise to help exporters benefit from market opportunities NSA Chief Executive Phil Stocker comments: “This is a welcome and essential development if Britain is to benefit from growing export opportunities.
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10
th
September 2021
NSA Scotland #LoveLambWeek Photography Competition Winners Announced!
Due to the fantastic number of entries to the NSA Scotland #LoveLambWeek Photography Competition we have decided to break it up into a few different categories! First off, lets start with the youngest members and the future of our flocks – the Young Handlers! We had a great range of entries from all ages and breeds.
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8
th
September 2021
Calling all sheep farmers – Are you the new ‘Face of Love Lamb’?
The seventh annual Love Lamb Week has drawn to a close this week following seven days of enhanced promotion by UK levy boards and organisations such as the National Sheep Association (NSA) sharing the message of sustainable sheep farming and the delicious, nutritious product it creates with the nation.
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7
th
September 2021
Finding the ‘sweet spot’ between biodiversity and farm production is key, says NSA
We live in a diverse, spectacular and productive countryside. This was the resounding conclusion, emphatically demonstrated by the passionate and inspirational talks from speakers taking part in the latest National Sheep Association (NSA) Breakfast Club webinar.
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31
st
August 2021
NSA begins countdown to COP26
With just a few months until the UN’s Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP26) arrives in Glasgow for its annual summit the National Sheep Association (NSA) is readying itself to step up its communication of the positive role UK sheep farming has to play in the climate change crisis.
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27
th
August 2021
Quiz a police officer
An experienced rural crime officer has agreed to do a Q&A on sheep worrying by dogs in the next edition of Sheep Farmer magazine. Now is your chance to get answers to questions on measures to help prevent attacks, what to do in the event of an attack & how to report correctly to enable due process.
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20
th
August 2021
Deserving young sheep farmers selected as winners in the NSA Next GENE-eration giveaway
Six young sheep farmers from across the UK are to benefit from the gift of top-class genetics following the latest National Sheep Association (NSA) Next Generation programme initiative. Having teamed up with sheep farmers Rob and Jo Hodgkins of Kaiapoi Romneys the NSA Next GENE-eration giveaway, launched earlier this summer, gave enthusiastic young sheep farmers the opportunity to apply to be a recipient of a free Kaiapoi Romney ram.
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18
th
August 2021
Sheep breed survey shows innovation as well as opportunities
The National Sheep Association (NSA) values the work that has gone into the latest Sheep Breed Survey and recognises how the UK’s sheep genetics, and the systems behind them, are continuing to adapt in response to ever changing demands being placed on the industry.
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