All NSA articles
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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.
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NewsNSA says upland destocking should feature in wildfire discussions
After more than 400 wildfires so far this year, the National Sheep Association says that a discussion is needed about upland management and the consequences of destocking.
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NewsNSA responds to Scottish Government Farm Business Survey
The NSA says that positivity is needed after report shows “grim” sheep profit figures.
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NewsNSA stresses importance of biosecurity as bird flu found in sheep
The UK’s Chief Veterinary Officer has confirmed a case of influenza of avian origin (H5N1) in a single sheep in Yorkshire.
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NewsNSA finds Defra announcements “fall short”
NSA has responded to the announcements made by Defra Secretary of State Steve Reed, stating that the “necessary details are still missing”.
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NewsNational Sheep Association welcomes major step forward for farm assurance
NSA has declared the Farm Assurance Review a ‘huge victory and major step forward’ for making standards simpler and more relevant to sheep farmers.
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NewsNSA losing trust in Defra’s delivery capacity
Announcements over the closure of the capital grant scheme in England have sparked backlash within the sheep farming community, warns the National Sheep Association (NSA).
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NewsNSA welcomes Welsh Government SFS progress
The National Sheep Association (NSA) has welcomed the updated Sustainable Farming Scheme (SFS).
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NewsNSA finds Government “lacks understanding” of UK food production
The National Sheep Association (NSA) has said it is “disappointed” by Defra Secretary of State Steve Reed’s comments, as he has “doubled down” on the Chancellor’s announcement.
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NewsNSA meets with Minister Muir and DAERA to discuss industry concerns
The National Sheep Association outlined its key concerns and priorities to DAERA, emphasising the need for collaborative action to “ensure the continued viability of the sector”.
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NewsNSA calls for urgent Government action on illegal sheep imports
NSA is calling for “decisive Government action” to address the rise in illegal sheep meat imports.
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NewsFarming Minister speaks at NSA Sheep Event
The NSA Sheep Event was held at the Three Counties Showground in Malvern on 30th July, with demonstrations put on in the cookery theatre throughout the day.
