A NEW initiative to give the sheep sector an added boost at this year's Royal Show has been announced following discussions between the Royal Agricultural Society of England and the National Sheep Association.

Focusing on a closer working relationship between the Royal Agricultural Society of England (RASE) and National Sheep Association (NSA), the new approach aims to provide the recovering sheep industry with much needed commercial and overseas exposure through the Royal Show.

This year's feature focuses on the utilisation of land for sheep rather than leaving it fallow.