A varied line-up of experts has been arranged to speak at an upcoming event organised by the National Sheep Association (NSA) about topical health.

Katy Cooper, a renowned sheepdog expert and Ellen Helliwell, an NSA next general ambassador, are among those organised to speak at the upcoming event.

Held in the Bakewell Agricultural centre in Derbyshire, on Thursday January 26, the event is being billed as a 'thought provoking line-up of seminar topics' which aim to encourage participants to discuss several topics including health.

Katy Cooper, from Cumbria, said: "Farmers don't have all the time in the world to train their dogs.

"I want to show people how to look after and get the most out of them, without treating them like a machine.

"Questions are encouraged, so don't be shy."

Ellen Helliwell, from Derbyshire, said: "I've worked with sheep my whole life, beginning on my parent's farm in Edale, Hope Valley, Derbyshire, to my most recent role as shepherd on a farm in Cumbria.

"Working as an employed shepherd can present its challenges, and being prepared to compromise with others when it comes to decision-making is a big part of it.

"I'm thankful for the great opportunities it's given me though, and am continuing to work towards my goal of having my own farm tenancy one day."

Ian Cairns of the Farming Advice Service said: "Nobody sets out with the intention of breaching cross compliance requirements, but with RPA reporting a similar handful of issues arising from inspections, it is vital this information is fed back to farmers before they get an inspection.

"The move from the five-mile to a new 10-mile rule in England also presents significant changes to how individuals are required to report and record movements.

"The potential effect on businesses varies hugely, so this session will aim to provide people with information and answer questions on how it could affect them going forward."