All NSA articles
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NewsGovernment urged to increase SFI budget after applications fill in hours
Following the opening and subsequent closure of the second application window for the Sustainable Farming Incentive 2026, industry is calling for additional funds to be made available to producers.
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NewsNSA welcomes drought support but calls for measures to go further
The National Sheep Association has welcomed the Government’s announcement of an additional £65 million of support for farmers, but stated that more must be done to help livestock farms.
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NewsSheep industry urged to vaccinate livestock amid bluetongue spread
The National Sheep Association and the Sheep Veterinary Society have worked together to provide guidance to UK farmers as the number of bluetongue cases continues to rise.
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NewsNSA welcomes Farming Roadmap 2050 and says farmers are ready to “meet the challenge”
The National Sheep Association has stated that sheep farmers will “welcome the clarity” over the direction and priorities of Defra brought by the publication of the Farming Roadmap 2050.
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NewsNSA welcomes Defra Minister’s recognition of a “green economy”
The National Sheep Association has welcomed Stephen Morgan MP’s appointment as Minister of State for Food Security and Rural Affairs.
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NewsMeat industry leaders receive awards in King’s 2026 Birthday Honours
Chair of the International Meat Trade Association Dr Margaret Boanas was made a Member of the British Empire as part of the King’s 2026 Birthday Honours list.
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NewsQMS ‘Meating Our Potential’ campaign to showcase sheep sector
Quality Meat Scotland is launching a dedicated sheep focus within the ‘Meating Our Potential’ campaign at Scotsheep 2026 to build on the momentum it created for the beef sector in 2025.
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NewsEnvironmental index announced to cut sheep flock carbon footprint
Results from the Breed for CH4nge research project will give sheep farmers the opportunity to help reduce their carbon footprint through improved ewe efficiency and lower methane emissions.
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NewsWelsh sheep sector requires “practical support”, says NSA
Welsh trade body the National Sheep Association has called on the incoming Senedd and Welsh Government to provide Welsh sheep farmers with practical support and policy clarity.
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NewsSchools learn about UK sheep industry through NSA engagement
The National Sheep Association has connected sheep farmers with schoolchildren and the wider public to educate them on where their food comes from and how it is produced.
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NewsNSA Next Generation Ambassadors learn about animal welfare and sheep genetics
The National Sheep Association has unveiled its 2026 cohort of NSA Next Generation Ambassadors, with the 12 sheep farmers set to undertake career development sessions in North Wales.
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NewsIndustry must work together, finds Batters’ Farming Profitability Review
A Government-commissioned Farm Profitability Review, led by Baroness Minette Batters, has detailed short, medium and long-term actions required to “strengthen farming profitability”.
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NewsUK lamb consignments released after being held at Calais
A number of consignments of lamb being held at a Border Control Post in Calais have now been released to return to the UK.
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NewsLMC says market access is priority after confirmed NI case of Bluetongue
Following a confirmed case of Bluetongue in Northern Ireland, the Livestock & Meat Commission is urging beef and lamb producers to exercise vigilance.
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NewsImporting lamb “may be short-changing UK consumers”, says NSA
The National Sheep Association has expressed concern over the increasing volumes of southern hemisphere lamb imports.
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NewsNSA welcomes “first steps” towards a new SPS agreement
The National Sheep Association has responded to the UK Government’s decision to ease border control measures on meat products, urging caution to protect the UK’s livestock sector.
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NewsLevy bodies collaborate for Love Lamb Week
UK levy bodies are set to launch the 2025 Love Lamb Week campaign, which will be held from 1st-7th September.
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NewsWelsh Government confirms changes to Bluetongue restrictions
Welsh livestock that have been vaccinated against Bluetongue will be able to attend English markets within 20 miles of the Welsh border from 18th August.
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NewsNSA to explore meat traceability technology
NSA has launched a project aiming to establish whether technology exists to use meat samples to identify grazing locations.
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NewsWelsh Deputy First Minister reveals new bluetongue controls
Welsh Deputy First Minister Huw Irranca-Davies has chosen not to align with England on bluetongue controls, instead placing restrictions on the movement of animals into Wales.
