Jane Leogreen, Dannevirke (Texel/Perendale/Romney) is one of the much anticipated finalists in the 2017 Beef + Lamb New Zealand Golden Lamb Awards (aka The Glammies) which have been announced. "I whole-heartedly believe New Zealand has the best lamb in the world and I think we should be celebrating the work and efforts of our world-class producers," says Hawkes. Each of the finalist's lamb went through rigorous scientific testing to assess the tenderness, yield, colour and succulence of the lamb. 2017 Beef + Lamb New Zealand Golden Lamb Awards Finalists:Class 1 / best of breed: traditional - Robert Gardyne, Oturehua (Perendale), processed at Alliance Lorneville. Class 3 / best of breed: terminal cross - Gary Fordyce, Gore (Composite/Texel X), processed at Silver Fern Farms Waitane.

Source: New Zealand Herald March 06, 2017 03:00 UTC