NSA Northern Ireland meets with DAERA officials

The National Sheep Association (NSA) said it held a ‘constructive’ meeting with Minister Andrew Muir and key officials from the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA)

Alex Black
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NSA Northern Ireland meets with DAERA officials

NSA has called for collaborative action and supportive policies to ensure the continued viability of the sector in Northern Ireland. Sheep On sheep support within the Basic Payment Scheme (BPS),...

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