AHDB and NFU created a sheep industry group
The group was created in order to help the sheep industry from UK to be considered as "world-class" sector. Furthermore, the group is also designed to tackle pressing issues such as responsible medical use, nutrition and disease surveillance.
“Being part of this group is a great opportunity to make a difference in the industry and influence the direction of travel of sheep health and welfare in the UK. In return, you are more in tune with the latest developments and influences which makes you look at how you manage your flock in a different light,” said Charles Sercombe, SHAWG chair and farmer representative.
The farmer representatives are expected to provide information from their area and other sheep farmers on current health and welfare challenges and provide feedback on initiatives or proposals through attendance at meetings and via the secretariat.
“Each farmer representative has a term of two years and can remain on the group for a maximum of three, two-year terms. The role is paid a small honorarium and expenses to attend the three meetings per year. We encourage anyone keen to make a difference to the UK sheep industry at such a critical time to apply,” said Lis King, from AHDB, who acts as secretariat to the group.
Applications for the new group will close on Monday 5 November, while the successful candidates will be announced at the SHAWG conference on 21 November in Staffordshire.
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