Newly re-elected NSA Scotland chairperson looking to the future – JohnOGroat Journal

NSA Scotland chairperson Jen Craig.

Newly re-elected NSA Scotland chairperson Jen Craig says she is looking forward to working with others in the organisation for the good of the Scottish sheep sector in 2021 and beyond.

NSA Scotland is the Scottish region of the National Sheep Association, which represents the views and interests of sheep producers throughout the UK. The annual regional members' meeting (ARMM) was held via Zoom and the virtual format allowed a much larger audience than in previous years.

Those attending voted to re-elect the regional committee comprising Jen Craig (chairperson), Maimie Paterson (vice-chair), Mary Dunlop (treasurer) and Aileen McFadzean and Peter Myles (regional trustees). John Fyall was also re-elected as the Scottish representative on the NSA's UK policy and technical committee.

Scotland's rural economy secretary Fergus Ewing gave an update on issues affecting the sheep sector with the information that a deal had been struck with the European Union. This provided some clarity and direction on the next steps to be made by the Scottish Government.

Those in attendance were given the opportunity to ask Mr Ewing questions about the Scottish sheep sector. Topics raised included the continuation of farm support, the impact of predators, rewilding, farmer-led groups, Farm Animal Welfare Committee consultation, new entrants and the importance of research to the agricultural industry.

NSA chief executive Phil Stocker joined the meeting to give an update on recent activity relating to policy work.

Jen Craig said: Thank you to all those who attended this years ARMM. I am very privileged and grateful to be re-elected to serve another two years as chair of NSA Scotland.

"The support from the committee and our members has been tremendous I cant thank them enough and look forward to continuing to work together for the Scottish sheep sector in 2021 and beyond.

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