Sheep farmers hit the road to demonstrate sector’s place in a changing world – Devon Live

The National Sheep Association (NSA) is looking forward to meeting sheep farmers from across the country this winter to discuss sheep farmings role in a changing environment.

In a series of face-to-face roadshows, the NSA will explain its work representing the UK sheep farmer, ensuring our sheep sector not only survives, but thrives.

In the South West, the NSA will be hosting its roadshow on Tuesday, December 7 at The Globe in Topsham near Exeter, EX3 0HR.

Phil Stocker, chief executive of the NSA, said the UK is going through the biggest changes to farming experienced in generations, and this within a wider ever-changing world.

Farming, food, and land management are all highly affected by challenges posed by climate change and the loss of the natural world and this is compounded by significant economic, social and political uncertainty, he added.

For sheep farming the UK is on the cusp of big changes in trade patterns with trade deals advanced with Australia and New Zealand, alongside a complete revamp of farming, food and environmental policy that will restructure farm support.

"But while there are many risks and challenges there are equal opportunities and the future is bright for those willing to adapt and move with the changing tides.

Joining NSA to discuss this will be representatives from UK levy boards as well as farmers themselves who will share their approaches to farming successfully in the future.

Mr Stocker continued: NSA is working tirelessly to defend sheep farming, to position it as one of the solutions to many of the worlds challenges, and to take actions to turn opportunities into reality.

"Come along to hear about some of the work being done and also to hear from our members about the route they are taking to succeed in the future.

The roadshows will be free to attend and taking place throughout November and December. All events will begin at 7pm unless otherwise stated. For more information, please visit http://www.nationalsheep.org.uk/events.

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