Shearer visa crisis threatens global cultural exchange

The NSA has warned a Home Office decision to deny overseas sheep shearers a concession to enter the UK without work visas risks ending a rich tradition of cultural and educational exchange

Alex Black

Deputy Editor

03 February 2026 鈥� 2 min read

The National Sheep Association said it was disappointed to have learnt of the decision made and shared with the National Association of Agricultural Contractors (NAAC) that leads on the visa concession...

Award-winning start at Royal Highland Show drives Falnash Bluefaced Leicester flock forward

Lisa Fleming established her Falnash Bluefaced Leicester flock in 2021, winning a major Royal Highland Show award the following year which ignited her passion for showing

Wendy Short

12 June 2026 鈥� 7 min read

Sheep

Final farewell: Westcarse Suffolks head to the Royal Highland Show one last time before dispersal

John Christie began showing Suffolks at the Royal Highland Show in 1981, so it was a dream come true when he finally won the breed champion title at Ingliston 19 years later, in 2000

Lynsey Clark

11 June 2026 鈥� 7 min read

Sheep

'Meating our Potential' 鈥� QMS shines a spotlight on the economic opportunity of Scotland's sheep sector

During Scotland's flagship sheep event, Scotsheep, Quality Meat Scotland aims to highlight the importance of Scotland鈥檚 sheep sector and support the long-term potential of the wider red meat industry

Mia Willemsen

02 June 2026 鈥� 2 min read

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