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September 2020
BUSY AGENDA FOR MEETING WITH CABINET SECRETARY
On Wednesday 16th September, NSA Scotland Chairman Jen Craig, accompanied by NSA Scotland Vice Chair Maimie Paterson, NSA Scotland Coordinator Grace Reid and NSA Chief Executive Phil Stocker met by teleconference with Scottish Government Cabinet Secretary Fergus Ewing and Scottish Government Senior Officials.
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September 2020
NSA states the case for necessary continuation of free trade negotiations
With news that Prime Minister Boris Johnson has pledged to walk confidentially away from negotiations if a trade deal cannot be secured by the 15th October, the National Sheep Association (NSA) is once again stressing the importance of future tariff free EU trade for the UK sheep industry.
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September 2020
Choose Scotch Lamb for Love Lamb Week!
Love Lamb Week 2020 kicked off this Tuesday highlighting the versatile, delicious meat that is produced in harmony with the environment in the UK. This year’s campaign, the sixth to take place since its launch back in 2015 aims to really open the consumers eyes to the sustainable nature in which lamb is produced and the nutritional benefits it offers.
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September 2020
NSA challenges short sighted research on replacing sheep farming with forests
The National Sheep Association (NSA) has hit back at claims from new research that suggest traditional farming methods should be halted, with trees planted where sheep now graze. The suggestions come from a new report by the University of Sheffield that claims British sheep farmers would profit from allowing their grasslands to regenerate into forest.
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August 2020
Scottish Upland Sheep Support Scheme Open 01 September
REMINDER You will be able to apply for the Scottish Upland Sheep Support Scheme from 1 September. The easiest way to apply is by submitting your application online. For more information on the scheme and how to apply, visit the Scottish Government Rural Payments and Services website: https://bit.
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August 2020
NSA Scottish Region reminds farmers to continue to follow Covid guidance
As we head into the busy autumn sale period, NSA Scottish Region is calling on buyers, sellers and hauliers using livestock markets to be aware of and continue to follow the guidelines put in place to ensure everyone’s safety during the continued coronavirus uncertainty.
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August 2020
NSA Scottish Region tackles Scottish Lynx release consultation
NSA Scottish Region is criticising the Lynx UK Trust following the announcement of it pursuing a consultation on the re-introduction of Lynx in Central Scotland whilst carrying out an ecological feasibility study and meeting with senior officials at Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH).
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July 2020
NSA enthused by Government progress on Trade and Agriculture Commission
The National Sheep Association (NSA) is pleased to see advancement on the recently announced Trade and Agriculture Commission, set up to report to government on trade policies and agriculture. NSA Chief Executive Phil Stocker comments: “Its really pleasing to see the Government have acted so quickly on this.
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July 2020
Formation of NSA Scotland Regional Advisory Groups 2020
At the most recent NSA Scotland Committee meeting, the subject of member engagement and current matters affecting the industry arose. In conclusion it was decided that the opportunity to form regional advisory groups would be offered to NSA Scotland members.
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July 2020
NSA Scotland seeks evidence and views on the Dogs (Protection of Livestock) (Amendment) (Scotland) Bill
You may have recently seen that the Dogs (Protection of Livestock) (Amendment) (Scotland) Bill introduced by Emma Harper MSP on 14th May 2020 has been progressing through Scottish Parliament. The Bill and the accompanying documents can be found here.
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