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3rd June 2016 Innovative farmers set to welcome visitors on popular NSA farm tour Farmers are flocking to see an exciting new addition to the NSA Sheep Event programme on Tuesday 26th July, the day before the main event. For the first time there is the opportunity to take a farm tour to visit two thriving farm businesses, both taking an innovative approach. Read More Innovative farmers set to welcome visitors on popular NSA farm tour Read More
11th May 2016 Seminars aim to add value on-farm at this year’s NSA Sheep Event At this year’s NSA Sheep Event, held on Wednesday 27th July at the Three Counties Showground, Malvern, Worcestershire, there will be four topical seminars providing tips and advice for adding value on UK sheep farms. Considering the current pressures of a volatile market, and the result of a much anticipated EU referendum, NSA aims to provide practical advice on ways to maximise efficiency, helping to ensure a sustainable future for the sheep industry. Read More Seminars aim to add value on-farm at this year’s NSA Sheep Event Read More
25th April 2016 Maximise the marketplace to survive turbulent times, says NSA Volatility of farm gate prices is the new reality for UK sheep farmers – and is prompting some producers to be more innovative in attempts to add value to sheep meat and other products. To highlight potential options in this area, the National Sheep Association (NSA) has announced that a key seminar at NSA Sheep 2016, held this July at the Three Countries Showground, Malvern, Worcestershire, will be ‘Adding value by maximising the marketplace’. Read More Maximise the marketplace to survive turbulent times, says NSA Read More
18th March 2016 Dispelling the myth of the flat-capped farmer With the realities of modern farming incorporating the latest technology and innovations, the National Sheep Association (NSA) is keen to dispel the outdated stereotype of the flat-capped farmer whose main intention in life is to hold up traffic in his tractor. Read More Dispelling the myth of the flat-capped farmer Read More
25th January 2016 ‘Adding value’ is the focus of NSA Sheep 2016 The National Sheep Association (NSA) is forging ahead with exciting plans for NSA Sheep 2016, working to a theme of ‘adding value to the sheep industry’ - and this year NSA members get even more value, as it’s free for them to attend. Phil Stocker, NSA Chief Executive, says: “NSA is keen to add value to membership packages, and one way we’ve done this is by offering free entry to NSA Sheep 2016. Read More ‘Adding value’ is the focus of NSA Sheep 2016 Read More
13th August 2014 Attention turns to 2016 after massive success of NSA Sheep 2014 The National Sheep Association (NSA) is delighted to be returning to the Three Counties Showground, Malvern, for its biennial Sheep Event and has fixed the next date for Wednesday 27th July 2016. Helen Davies, Event Organiser, says: “NSA Sheep 2014 was a huge success and we are very grateful to all the sponsors, exhibitors and supporters for their enthusiasm and commitment; the event would not have been what it was without them. Read More Attention turns to 2016 after massive success of NSA Sheep 2014 Read More
1st August 2014 Optimistic outlook for sheep sector showcased A public commitment to fight European carcase splitting rules, a clear intention to secure tolerance on read rates of electronic eartags and a reiteration of Defra’s promise to review the six-day standstill rule all formed a positive message from Farming Minister George Eustice when he officially opened NSA Sheep 2014. Read More Optimistic outlook for sheep sector showcased Read More
27th July 2014 Commitment to sustainable farming The UK’s leading solar energy generator, Lightsource Renewable Energy, will showcase its commitment to the future of farming at the NSA Sheep Event 2014. Lightsource will harness the Worcestershire sunshine to power the NSA’s sheep shearing tent, demonstrating how solar energy and sheep farming can work in unison to create a more sustainable future. Read More Commitment to sustainable farming Read More
25th July 2014 George Eustice MP to open NSA Sheep Event George Eustice, Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Natural Environment, Water and Rural Affairs, will be officially opening NSA Sheep 2014 on Wednesday 30th July 2014. Being held at the Three Counties Showground, Malvern, the opening ceremony will be taking place at 10am on the NSA stand (Wye Hall 3, stand 89). Read More George Eustice MP to open NSA Sheep Event Read More
8th July 2014 NSA Sheep Event's Big Debate announced BBC Countryfile’s Tom Heap will be leading this year’s ‘Big Debate’ at the sheep industry’s national event, NSA Sheep 2014. The environment and rural affairs broadcaster will chair the panel and debate on ‘Balancing red meat supply with environmental impact’. Read More NSA Sheep Event's Big Debate announced Read More