Seminars
The NSA Sheep Event seminar programme always provides a line-up of interesting speakers and relevant topics. Seminars will see farmers and industry spokespersons put forward their opinions and experiences, with plenty of time in each session for the audience to engage in discussion and debate.
In addition to the seminars will be a workshop programme running through the day.
Seminar topics for NSA Sheep Event 2026 will cover:
9am - NSA Breakfast Club - Policy, promises and the future of farming
Register for this seminar here.
What does the future hold for British farming and how will today's political decisions shape tomorrow's farm businesses?
From the future of farm support and the Government's Farming Roadmap to the evolution of initiatives such as Pathway, the panel will explore the policies, priorities and political promises set to influence the sector in the years ahead.
Drawing on their insight into Westminster, industry leaders and the farming community itself, our panellist will separate political rhetoric from practical reality, discussing the challenges and opportunities facing British agriculture and what they could mean for sheep producers.
Registration is required to attend this seminar. Spaces are limited.
Seminar Chairs: Pete Delbridge, NSA Chairman and Phil Stocker, NSA Chief Executive
Andrew Meredith, Farmers Weekly Editor
Jane Thynne, Farmers Guardian, Head of News and Business
Oliver McEntyre, Agri-business analysist and consultant
George Moffett, Daera, Agricultural Policy Division
Stephen Morgan, Defra Farming Minister
11am - Bridging farmer-consumer priorities for the future of agriculture.
Farmers and consumers share a common interest in a sustainable, resilient food system, but our priorities do not always align. This seminar will explore how the agricultural sector can better understand consumer expectations while ensuring farm businesses remain productive, profitable and fit for the future.
Seminar Chair: Rebecca Wilson, NSA English Committee and NSA Policy & Technical Committee
Seminar Speakers:
Philippa Page, President, Sheep Veterinary Society
Emma Jones, ADAS Technical Director - ruminants
Prys Morgan – AHDB, Beef & Lamb Sector Director
1pm - Making the most of multifunctional sheep systems.
From producing high-quality lamb and wool to supporting biodiversity, landscape management and carbon outcomes, sheep systems can deliver a range of benefits. This session will highlight practical ways farmers can maximise these opportunities and strengthen the long-term sustainability of their businesses.
Seminar Chair: Jacob Anthony, NSA Cymru / Wales Vice Chair
Seminar speakers:
Ed Horton, Savills Regenerative Agricultural Specialist
Tom Stratton, Dartmoor Land Use Management Group
Ian May, NSA South West Manager and Exmoor Sheep Farmer
Katie Evans - NSA Next Generation Ambassador and Norfolk Sheep Farmer
2.30pm - Unlocking our market potential: Domestic demand or global opportunity?
With changing consumer trends, evolving trade relationships and increasing global competition, the sheep sector faces important decisions about where future growth will come from. This seminar will explore opportunities to strengthen domestic demand while assessing the potential of export markets to drive long-term profitability and resilience.
Seminar Chair: Ant Spencer, NSA English Committee Chair
Seminar speakers:
Awal Fuseini, AHDB Halal Sector Senior Manager
Louise Manning, Managing Director, LJM Associates
Russell Batten, Defra Head of Domestic and International Agri-tech Policy.
