The Farmers Mart Apr-May 2019 - Issue 62 | Page 40

40 NSA NORTH
APR/MAY 2019 • farmers-mart.co.uk
‘ I am really looking forward to
not only speaking with many
sheep farmers on the day
about the range of products
and services we offer but being
part of an industry showcase
’
James Ireland, Regional Sales Manager for Agri-Lloyd.
• Chief Executive of the NSA Phil Stocker
will chair ‘The Future for Environmental
Land Management Schemes’, which
will be accompanied with presenta-
tions from Adrian Shepherd, the York-
shire Dales National Park Authority’s
(YDNPA) Head of Land Management;
Julia Aglionby, Foundation for Common
Land; Thomas Binns, NFU Uplands
Chairman; and James Le Page, a senior
civil servant at DEFRA.
• The final seminar will focus on ‘Sheep
Health and Welfare’ with a panel drawn
from the day’s presenters. Panel –
Christine Middlemiss, Chief Veterinary
Officer, Fiona Lovat, Sheep Vet, Sarah
Baker, AHDB & Robin Manning, DEFRA.
NSA North Sheep 2019’s mainline spon-
sors include I’Anson Bros Ltd, AHDB, British
Wool, Crystalyx, Booths Ltd, Roxan ID, the
Beltex Sheep Society, MSD Animal Health
UK Ltd and CCM Auctions, with farm tour
sponsors; Townson Tractors & Walter Wat-
son Trailers.
Major sponsor is Agri-Lloyd, a company
at the forefront of ruminant nutrition for
over thirty years. Seen as a natural partner
to the event, Agri-Lloyd has worked with
and supported the Frankland family for a
long period.
James Ireland, Regional Sales Manager
for Agri-Lloyd, added: “For many years,
we have been a valued advisor to sheep
farmers, both in the North and across the
UK. Our team work directly with farmers,
many who own stock themselves, to give
practical advice on farm to maintain flock
health, fertility and productivity.
“New Hall Farm has used our products
for a number of years, and since we have
always supported the local farming com-
munity, it was a natural step for us to get
involved when they were chosen as the
host farm for the 2019 event.
“I am really looking forward to not only
speaking with many sheep farmers on the
day about the range of products and ser-
vices we offer but being part of an industry
showcase.”
A variety of workshops will be available
on the day, and will include ‘What Re-
search Proves’ with Crystalyx; ‘A Practical
Guide to Soil Health, Grass Utilisation and
Genetics – Joining the Dots to Make Mon-
ey’ from Innovis; and “Simple Steps to a
Sound Flock”; a talk on how to implement
the proven 5 Point Plan to reduce lame-
ness, given by Alexandra Ashworth, Vet
Advisor for MSD Animal Health UK.
A key element at this year’s NSA North
Sheep will be Booths Lamb Corner, where
Colin Porter, Customer Experience Manag-
er at Booths, will offer a selection of lamb
dishes for all to taste. As a trained butcher,
Colin will discuss the different lamb prod-
ucts available, and its versatility.
As part of ‘The Booths Experience’, John
Gill, Head of Marketing and Trading; and
David Simons, Meat Buyer, will demon-
strate its ethos, relationships with custom-
ers, and local communities, and what it
looks for in potential suppliers. David will
offer guidance to becoming stocked in a
supermarket and new product develop-
ment.
Demonstrations will include Cheese
Making with Sheep Milk by Andy Swincote;
Sheep Dog Handling by James Dewhirst;
Crook Making/Dressing by Dennis Wall;
Lamb Carcase Dressing by the Beltex
Sheep Society; and Dry-stone Walling by
Peter Halliday.
Also supporting aspiring shepherds and
shepherdesses will be this year’s Next