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NSA's chief executive Phil Stocker said he was seeing a 'breakdown in traditional sheep farming and grazing practices', adding with holdings becoming unviable and tenants often not having the opportunity to benefit from the schemes that land is being entered to

Defra said an owner would be committing a criminal offence if they did not have a certificate of exemption

Government urged to encourage retailers to back British as results of FTAs start to bite

The National Sheep Association urges clarity and progress on exports of breeding animals in light of new legislation

NSA's vice president and Red Tractor sector board member, Bryan Griffiths said a completely independent review is vital in order to 'gain confidence and trust' from the sector

With upland farmers concerned for the future, reporter Rachael Brown looks at the sheep market.

Association says it was sideswiped by assurance body's Greener Farms Commitment

As support and funding changes, how can sheep farmers meets customer needs?

The Probert family have a commercial mindset when it comes to breeding from their pedigree flocks. Ellie Layton finds out more  

A farm venue with a historic past attracted crowds to this year’s National Sheep Association (NSA) Sheep Northern Ireland event. Richard Halleron reports