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11th January 2021 NSA warns that scammers and spammers appear particularly active The New Year seems to have arrived with a particular influx in irritating spam and scam emails, some of them more serious than others. NSA has identified three over the Christmas break/into January for members and supporters to be aware of. Firstly, any email from an NSA staff member (and most regional officeholders) will be from an address ending @nationalsheep. Read More NSA warns that scammers and spammers appear particularly active Read More
17th March 2020 NSA update on NSA Sheep Event 2020 Following the latest updates on the UK’s situation with regards to the Coronavirus outbreak the National Sheep Association (NSA) would like to update all interested parties on this summer’s NSA Sheep Event. “The NSA would like to update you on NSA Sheep Event 2020. Read More NSA update on NSA Sheep Event 2020 Read More
30th January 2020 NSA Sheep Event 2020 celebrates the diversity of UK sheep industry NSA Sheep 2020 will recognise the value of all aspects of the UK sheep industry and celebrate the diversity of the sector. Phil Stocker, NSA Chief Executive, says: “Despite everything that has faced sheep farmers in recent years, the industry is in a secure place and is ready to face the next hurdle. Read More NSA Sheep Event 2020 celebrates the diversity of UK sheep industry Read More
18th July 2018 NSA and Woodland Trust united in encouraging integration of trees within sheep farms The National Sheep Association (NSA) and Woodland Trust today launch a new booklet highlighting the role of trees in sheep farming. The handy guide provides practical tips for farmers and land managers, and outlines the key policy needs to support tree planting in the future. Read More NSA and Woodland Trust united in encouraging integration of trees within sheep farms Read More
18th July 2018 New NSA award offers travel opportunity for young sheep farmers The National Sheep Association (NSA) proudly announced the launch of a new biennial award last night as industry leaders and sheep farmers from across the country and beyond gathered to celebrate the UK sheep industry ahead of today’s (Wednesday) NSA Sheep Event 2018. Read More New NSA award offers travel opportunity for young sheep farmers Read More
18th July 2018 NSA uses flagship biennial event to prepare sheep sector for the possibility of ‘no deal’ on Brexit The worse-case scenario for the UK sheep sector, a ‘no deal’ on Brexit, is a possibility the sheep sector needs to prepare for, according to the National Sheep Association (NSA). Phil Stocker, NSA Chief Executive, says: “Given that the vast majority of the 35% of UK lamb exported from the UK goes into the EU, we absolutely do not want a no deal on Brexit. Read More NSA uses flagship biennial event to prepare sheep sector for the possibility of ‘no deal’ on Brexit Read More
31st May 2018 Competitors at the ready for NSA Sheep 2018! Shepherding skills, fencing prowess and wool quality will all be put to the test in an exciting array of competitions at the National Sheep Association’s (NSA) Sheep 2018 this summer. A highlight of the flagship event of the NSA, which takes place on Wednesday 18th July at the Three Counties Showground, Worcestershire, will be the national final of the NSA Next Generation Shepherd of the Year competition, sponsored by the Texel Sheep Society. Read More Competitors at the ready for NSA Sheep 2018! Read More
20th April 2018 Seminar topics at NSA Sheep 2018 to seek solutions for thriving sheep farming businesses Visitors to the National Sheep Association’s flagship event Sheep 2018 this July can be assured of plentiful information to discuss and debate when attending one of the event’s seminars. Taking their lead from the event theme of ‘Thriving in an uncertain future’, the four seminars to be held throughout the day on Wednesday 18th July at the Three Counties Showground, Malvern, Worcestershire, will appeal to all sheep farming visitors. Read More Seminar topics at NSA Sheep 2018 to seek solutions for thriving sheep farming businesses Read More
28th February 2018 Pre-event farm tours part of packed NSA Sheep 2018 line-up As part of the impressive line-up of attractions at NSA Sheep 2018 this year, a day of farm tours is set to take place prior to the event. With the theme of this years’ event ‘Thriving in an uncertain future’ in mind, individuals will have the opportunity to visit two progressive sheep farms in the surrounding counties striving to do just that. Read More Pre-event farm tours part of packed NSA Sheep 2018 line-up Read More
20th December 2017 ‘Thriving in an uncertain future’ is the focus for NSA Sheep 2018 With the agricultural industry, particularly the sheep sector, at a cross roads, the National Sheep Association’s leading event ‘NSA Sheep 2018’ will focus on ‘thriving in an uncertain future’. Phil Stocker, NSA Chief Executive, says: “Uncertainty around support payments and market opportunities in a post-Brexit world remain a huge concern for the sheep sector, and as a result, producers are being encouraged to grab every opportunity available. Read More ‘Thriving in an uncertain future’ is the focus for NSA Sheep 2018 Read More