BRP lamb butchery demo at Hawes
16/02/05

A butchery demonstration for sheep producers highlighting the market preference between lean and overfat lambs will be the focus of an EBLEX Better Returns Programme (BRP) Evening Meeting held at The Fountain Hotel, Hawes, North Yorkshire.

The butchery demonstration highlights the fat trim from a lamb that matches the main market demand and an overfat lamb - which can make a difference of £6.50 to the producer*.

The event is on Thursday 24 February at 7 pm, held in association with Hawes Auction Mart. The butchery demonstration will be given by local butcher Nigel Hammond, accompanied by commentary from BRP staff, drawing attention to ways in which lamb producers can avoid price penalties for overfat lambs and reduce production costs.

Chris Lloyd, BRP Project Manager has been delighted at the level of interest in the series of Evening Meetings. He said "The meetings we have held over the season have proved very popular with on average 60 to 70 producers turning up to each one. Producers find the butchery demonstration particularly fascinating and take some positive messages away from the evening."

The event will also cover a range of other sheep topics, with speakers addressing the impact of CAP reform on the English lamb sector, the new EBLEX Quality Standard Mark, and better breeding topics. Farmers can also get advice on aspects of their lamb marketing and pick up their free copies of the BRP's Breeding and Selection Manuals.

The event is free, to ensure a place contact Sophie Whigham on 01953 601655 or email Sophie@dial.pipex.com , or log onto www.eblex.org.uk for more details.

The Better Returns Programme is an initiative delivered by the English Beef and Lamb Executive (EBLEX) which aims to help English sheep producers sharpen their breeding and lamb selection skills to make more from their lambs. More information on the programme can be found at www.eblex.org.uk