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LORD INGLEWOOD of Hutton in the Forest, Penrith, Cumbria, has been announced as the new president of the National Sheep Association.

He takes over the position from His Grace The Duke of Montrose who handed over the reins at the recent NSA AGM in Ballymena, County Antrim.

As well as being a farmer and landowner in Cumbria with both upland and lowland farming interests, Lord Inglewood is actively involved as a member of the House of Lords. Among other commitments, he is also president of the Uplands Alliance and fulfils an influential role within the Livestock Auctioneers Association.

On his appointment as NSA president, Lord Inglewood said: At a moment when UK agriculture is under review as never before, I am delighted to support those in the sheep sector an integral part of livestock farming at this crucial moment. I am looking forward to working closely with NSA in the near future.

Speaking at the AGM, NSA chief executive Phil Stocker said: The role of NSA president is an essential one for the organisation and its influence can have a significant bearing on the future for the sheep industry here in the UK.

Our outgoing president, His Grace The Duke of Montrose, held this position for six years and has been an incredible ambassador for NSA, opening many doors for us and supporting a good number of NSA events around the country. I would like to give a huge thank you to the Duke for all he has done, and at the same time welcome Lord Inglewood into this role. I look forward to involving him in NSAs work during this crucial time.

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NSA welcomes new association president - The Scottish Farmer