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Sheep farmer, Liz Griffiths, looks ahead to the event's seminar sessions, where she will be joined by a panel of speakers to discuss coping with business change and maintaining a positive outlook.

Sheep farmers are gearing up for the return of the NSA's flagship event, as the Three Counties Showground in Worcestershire prepares to open its gates for NSA Sheep 2024

NSA Scotsheep hosted by the Hamilton family at Aikengall Farm, East Lothian, attracted both a record-breaking crowd and a record-breaking number of trade stands

Visitors to NSA Scotsheep on June 5 can look forward to an engaging day, including farm tours and a packed workshop, demonstration and seminar schedule, on-farm in East Lothian

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

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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.