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22nd September 2023 NSA webinar to provide advice on the current sheep vaccine shortage The ongoing impact of the UK livestock vaccine shortage will be the hot topic of discussion for sheep farmers joining the National Sheep Association (NSA) Breakfast Club webinar next month. As farmers continue to experience issues sourcing essential vaccines to promote improved animal health and welfare the webinar will provide a useful opportunity to understand more about the complications and impacts on animal health that the vaccine shortage is having, it will also provide practical advice on what to do if farmers are unable to access vaccines. Read More NSA webinar to provide advice on the current sheep vaccine shortage Read More
13th September 2023 Buy British message welcomed by NSA as Government pledges further support for the nation’s agriculture The National Sheep Association (NSA) is encouraged by Secretary of State for the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, Therese Coffey’s announcement yesterday (Tuesday 12th September) providing further information on the Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) and backing industry calls to promote buying British produce. Read More Buy British message welcomed by NSA as Government pledges further support for the nation’s agriculture Read More
1st September 2023 Share your story of lamb production as a Love Lamb Ambassador The search is on for two enthusiastic UK sheep producers who can share their sheep farming stories with the public as the faces of an industry campaign to promote naturally delicious lamb and the sustainable farming methods used to produce it. The selected farmers will be tasked with leading the social media activity of ‘Love Lamb’ for the next year by showcasing their own systems and also by providing insight into sheep farming practices across the country. Read More Share your story of lamb production as a Love Lamb Ambassador Read More
29th August 2023 NSA urges sheep farmers to do all they can to avoid buying in more than bargained for With the breeding sheep sales season in full swing, the National Sheep Association (NSA) is encouraging sheep farmers to do what they can to reduce risks of disease transmission when buying in replacement stock. NSA Chief Executive Phil Stocker says: “I have lost count of the number of farmers who I have spoken to that have unsuspectedly bought in diseases to their flocks when purchasing replacements. Read More NSA urges sheep farmers to do all they can to avoid buying in more than bargained for Read More
29th August 2023 British Heritage Sheep adds diversity and flavour to Love Lamb Week 2023 British Heritage Sheep is a scheme that celebrates the subtlety contrasting tastes and provenance of native sheep breeds found in the UK, and the wider benefits they bring to the countryside. And this Love Lamb Week, the initiative is encouraging UK consumers to enjoy the varied and delicious eating qualities of native breed sheep meat. Read More British Heritage Sheep adds diversity and flavour to Love Lamb Week 2023 Read More
17th August 2023 NSA SCOTLAND ON TOUR On Wednesday 16th August, NSA Scotland Committee members were given a guided tour of the Caltech Crystalyx factory at Silloth by kind invitation from Euan Hart, Regional Manager for Scotland and David Wood, Operations Manager. All attendees thoroughly enjoyed the afternoon session seeing where the raw products are brought into the factory before being blended, cooked and poured into the easily recognised buckets. Read More NSA SCOTLAND ON TOUR Read More
16th August 2023 NSA highlights importance of buying British food amid challenging weather and increased imports Looking ahead to this winter, the National Sheep Association (NSA) is encouraging the public and government to work even harder to support British produce. Phil Stocker, NSA Chief Executive, says: “This summer is proving to be another challenging one in the farming world, with unusually high rainfall in July and August following a prolonged dry spell in June. Read More NSA highlights importance of buying British food amid challenging weather and increased imports Read More
10th August 2023 NSA events successfully celebrate the best of UK sheep farming The National Sheep Association (NSA) is celebrating a successful summer of events across England, Wales and Northern Ireland that have welcomed sheep farmers for enjoyable and informative days out and celebrated all that is great about the UK sheep sector. Read More NSA events successfully celebrate the best of UK sheep farming Read More
3rd August 2023 Support on offer for UK shearers and wool handlers wanting a working holiday in Australia NSA member Lesley Prior has made NSA aware of an opportunity for young UK sheep shearers and wool handlers to apply for training and support in Australia. Australian Wool Innovation is offering a pastoral award to UK citizens considering a working holiday in Australia as a shearer, wool handler or shed hand. Read More Support on offer for UK shearers and wool handlers wanting a working holiday in Australia Read More
28th July 2023 Action needed to protect UK sheep flock from vaccine crisis, says NSA With livestock health under ever increasing scrutiny, the National Sheep Association (NSA) is highlighting the critical need to address the ongoing issues with disruption to animal vaccine supply. NSA, has, for the past 24 months, raised serious concerns over the disruption and has regularly called on vaccine manufacturers, the Veterinary Medicines Directive (VMD), and the UK Government, for action to secure reliable vaccine supplies. Read More Action needed to protect UK sheep flock from vaccine crisis, says NSA Read More