National Sheep Association
Peter McCann on 16 Jun 2021
Huge range in sheep worrying fines across the UK
A livestock protection law was recently passed in Scotland which sets a maximum fine of £40,000 for dog attack offences.
Peter McCann on 02 Jun 2021
More to sustainability than carbon emissions
An environmental science expert has questioned the sustainability of importing plant based food products from regions where water in extremely scarce.
Peter McCann on 03 Feb 2021
Bar to be raised to get new BPS
Soil sampling and greenhouse gas auditing has been proposed as requirements for the basic resilience payment in NI.
Peter McCann on 27 Jan 2021
UK lamb can compete globally – abattoir boss
Average farmgate prices for sheep in New Zealand and Australia caught up with the UK over the past decade.
John Sleigh on 27 Jan 2021
NSA Scotsheep 2020 moved to 2022
Scotland's flagship sheep event has been delayed for the second year running.
Peter McCann on 16 Dec 2020
Sea border blocks pedigree livestock trade
The latest issue surrounds NI-origin livestock that are taken to a sale in Britain, but then need to return to NI.
Darren Carty on 11 Nov 2020
Wool sales volumes lifting but prices remain depressed
The latest British Wool sale held on 3 November recorded an 89.5% clearance, with 1.41m kilos of the 1.576m kilos offered traded.
Peter McCann on 28 Oct 2020
British Wool clears 11m kilo overhang
British Wool had an overhang from 11m kilos from the 2019 season, but this has now been reduced to around 1m kilos of mainly mountain and hill wool.
Peter McCann on 15 Jul 2020
Extra £165/ha from grass on sheep farms
A small increase in grass yield on sheep farms can result in an extra £165/ha of gross margins, AFBI research has found
David Wright on 15 Jul 2020
UK Trade commission given six months for report
The 16-member Trade and Agriculture Commission will advise the UK government on future trade policy.
Peter McCann on 08 Jul 2020
Sheep farmers urged to faecal egg count
Faecal egg counts allow sheep farmers to make evidence based decisions on worm control. Peter McCann reports
Peter McCann on 01 Jul 2020
Scientists and vets grapple with CODD
Research into a common cause of lameness in sheep is ongoing at the University of Liverpool. Peter McCann reports.
Peter McCann on 24 Jun 2020
UK prepare to trade away lamb
The UK government has published its strategy for trade negotiations with Australia and New Zealand
Peter McCann on 03 Jun 2020
No payments for 2020 wool clip
British Wool is delaying payment for the 2020 clip and has announced an average price of 32p/kg for 2019-collected wool.
Peter McCann on 27 May 2020
NI Sheep Programme: detecting Johne's disease
Scientists from Moredun Research Institute spoke about iceberg disease in sheep on a webinar organised by the National Sheep Association.
Peter McCann on 26 Feb 2020
My Farming Week: Jonny Farmer, Portglenone, Co Antrim
Peter McCann speaks to Jonny Farmer about outdoor lambing, grazing management and his new role in the National Sheep Association.
Peter McCann on 12 Feb 2020
Sheep farmer adopts measure-to-manage approach
The NI branch of the National Sheep Association held its AGM in Kells, Co Antrim. Peter McCann reports
Peter McCann on 07 Feb 2020
National Sheep Association elects new NI chair
The NI branch of the National Sheep Association held its AGM in Kells, Co Antrim, on Thursday evening.
David Wright on 04 Dec 2019
NSA look to put the record straight
The organisation is holding a series of meetings outlining counter arguments against the unfair criticism levelled at farmers.
John Sleigh on 27 Nov 2019
Waitrose to drop New Zealand lamb products
From summer 2021 Waitrose will no longer sell imported lamb.