National Sheep Association

News in-brief from across NI farming

The latest news in-brief from the farming and food industry in Northern Ireland

NORTHERN IRELAND 12 November 2025

News in-brief from across NI farming

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UK suspends new import checks at border

UK suspends new import checks at border

NORTHERN IRELAND 20 August 2025

Focus on breeding and health in 1,350 ewe flock

Focus on breeding and health in 1,350 ewe flock

SHEEP BREEDING 20 July 2025

Worms are changing on livestock farms, says expert

Worms are changing on livestock farms, says expert

Worms are changing on livestock farms, says expert

NORTHERN IRELAND 2 July 2025

Dungiven farm to host NSA Sheep NI

Dungiven farm to host NSA Sheep NI

Dungiven farm to host NSA Sheep NI

NORTHERN IRELAND 25 June 2025

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Sheep farmers frustrated at DAERA inaction

Sheep farmers frustrated at DAERA inaction

The Sheep Taskforce, including representatives from the UFU, continue to express deep frustration over the ongoing lack of progress by DAERA in delivering meaningful support for the NI sheep industry.

NORTHERN IRELAND 1 January 1970

NSA Sheep NI 2025 heading to Derry

NSA Sheep NI 2025 heading to Derry

The McFarlane family farm in Dungiven has been announced as the venue for NSA Sheep NI 2025 taking place of Tuesday 1 July 2025.

SHEEP HANDLING 1 January 1970

New guidance for sheep flocks at shearing

New guidance for sheep flocks at shearing

Various groups have come together to update guidance for sheep shearers

NORTHERN IRELAND 1 January 1970

Bird flu confirmed in single sheep in UK

Bird flu confirmed in single sheep in UK

The confirmation marks the first time a sheep has tested positive for the virus, but it has been previously found in dairy cows in the US.

NEWS 1 January 1970

Heptavac shortage to persist all spring

Heptavac shortage to persist all spring

Heptavac P Plus is a vaccine, which is used for the control of both clostridial diseases and pasteurellosis in sheep.

NORTHERN IRELAND 1 January 1970

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