NSA North Sheep Preview: New attractions set for Northern sheep event

Visitors to this year’s NSA North Sheep event can expect a packed demonstration, seminar and competition schedule, including a new animal health area and speed shear competition

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A speed shear competition held in partnership with the Northern Speed Shear Circuit, is new to this year's event.
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A speed shear competition held in partnership with the Northern Speed Shear Circuit, is new to this year's event.

New to the event this year, the NSA North Sheep event hosted by the Peile family at Greystoke Castle Farm, will feature a new animal health area, designed to equip sheep farmers with the latest research,...

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