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5th May 2023 Terms and Condition for NSA and Als Couzens sheep breed print giveaway – Kings Coronation The NSA is celebrating the King's coronation by giving away 13 Als Couzens sheep breed prints to new members that sign up between Friday 5th May and Monday 8th May.  The full terms and conditions can be found below and in the downloadable pdf on this page. Read More Terms and Condition for NSA and Als Couzens sheep breed print giveaway – Kings Coronation Read More
5th May 2023 Livestock and livelihoods threatened by ongoing reintroduction debate says NSA Diverse farmland habitats, the people that manage these environments, and the livestock found amongst them must be protected, not threatened. That is the message from the National Sheep Association (NSA) following further discussion to reintroduce lynx to the Scottish countryside last week. Read More Livestock and livelihoods threatened by ongoing reintroduction debate says NSA Read More
3rd May 2023 Sheep sector showcased as part of Coronation celebrations From the thousands of finely crafted woollen military uniforms to lamb as the feature ingredient on the official Coronation menu, the best of the produce from the nation’s sheep farmers will play an important part of the celebrations for King Charles III’s Coronation this weekend. Read More Sheep sector showcased as part of Coronation celebrations Read More
31st March 2023 QMS provides guidance to members on Health Plan dispensation In 2022 QMS recognised that due to the uncertainty from the war in Ukraine, and the resulting challenges at farmgate, a dispensation was allowed on standard 3.3 and 3.4. These standards are related to the vet sign-off of the farm health plan and the annual livestock health and performance review. Read More QMS provides guidance to members on Health Plan dispensation Read More
27th March 2023 Urgent action needed to halt helpless acceptance of sheep worrying by dogs The UK sheep sector is at risk of being permanently forced to live with the devastating consequences of dog attacks. That is the concerning belief of the National Sheep Association (NSA), after findings from its annual survey into the serious issue revealed disheartened and discouraged farmers fear the threat of sheep worrying affecting their flocks on a regular basis. Read More Urgent action needed to halt helpless acceptance of sheep worrying by dogs Read More
23rd March 2023 Minute-writer sought for NSA Scottish Region committee meeting NSA Scottish Region is looking for an individual to write minutes of various committee meetings in an efficient and accurate manner. A set fee of £75 per set of minutes will be paid, for a minimum of four meetings per year and maximum of 12. Meetings are typically three hours long, in either the afternoon or evening. Read More Minute-writer sought for NSA Scottish Region committee meeting Read More
21st February 2023 NSA condemns negativity around UK red meat production Following spurious claims about production costs and withdrawal of support from red meat supply chains, the National Sheep Association (NSA) is condemning the current negativity around the production and sale of UK lamb. Phil Stocker, NSA Chief Executive, says: “NSA was disappointed to hear the announcement by Aldi that it is dropping support for British-produced lamb and beef, following hot on the heels of the irresponsible suggestion by John Allan, Tesco Chair, that food producers are taking advantage of the poor in society by pushing up food costs. Read More NSA condemns negativity around UK red meat production Read More
17th February 2023 Creating a balance between parasite control and a healthy environment discussed by NSA and Moredun The first of this year’s National Sheep Association (NSA) and Moredun webinars attracted an engaged audience this week discussing the potential for the sheep industry to balance effective parasite control with environmental impact. Awareness of environmental impact is growing in the sheep industry and the numbers registered for this webinar reflected that. Read More Creating a balance between parasite control and a healthy environment discussed by NSA and Moredun Read More
16th February 2023 NSA Scottish Region responds to resignation of First Minister Following yesterday’s announcement of the resignation of Scotland’s First Minister Nicola Sturgeon, the National Sheep Association (NSA) Scottish Region is continuing to uphold the importance of continuity and consistency amongst an increasingly turbulent landscape for the Scottish agricultural industry. Read More NSA Scottish Region responds to resignation of First Minister Read More
13th February 2023 More clarity but FAST action needed on co-design for successful ag policy Following sustained pressure on the Scottish Government in recent months to better communicate plans for future agriculture policy, industry stakeholder group FAST welcomed some clarity given by the Cabinet Secretary, Mairi Gougeon, last week. The Food & Agriculture Scotland Taskforce (FAST) was established in Autumn 2022 following frustrations about the lack of clear communication and engagement from Scottish Government with the sector, regarding policy developments. Read More More clarity but FAST action needed on co-design for successful ag policy Read More