East of England announces more industry leading names for Smithfield premier event
The East of England Agricultural Society has announced more judges and sponsors as momentum gathers for the premier livestock event of the year, the East of England Smithfield Livestock Festival.
Topping the bill as judge in both the Grand Final of the Young Stock Person of the Year and the popular College Challenge is Northern Ireland-based beef farmer and Nuffield Scholar William Haire. William has a wealth of industry experience and last year judged the prestigious Aberdeen Angus Youth Development Programme Final.
James Glaves, an award winning butcher from Scarborough will take on the task of judging the lamb carcasses and beef ribs.
“The carcass classes are hotly contested and James will face a tough decision,” says Festival Chairman Charles Horrell. “However, these classes really raise the profile of the Festival. There will be some meat of outstanding quality to buy from the event and we hope this encourages more visitors to join us.”
Judges for the Pedigree calf shows will be announced later in the year.
Newark Livestock Market will once again sponsor the cattle classes and be the official auctioneers for the sale that forms an integral part of the whole Festival. Newark Market has an dedicated team who are committed to the event and are the first point of contact for any potential vendor or buyer.
Also new for the 2013 Festival will be a number of VIP visitors and a new seminar programme to extend the appeal of the event to all beef and sheep farmers.
“We are delighted that NFU Vice President Adam Quinney will be joining us on the first day,” said Mr Horrell. “We will soon be announcing our seminar programme that will include leading speakers on meat production, livestock breeding and livestock economics.”
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Further information:
Kerry Buttriss, East of England Agricultural Society 01733 234451
kbuttriss@eastofengland.org.uk
Notes for editors:
The 2013 East of England Smithfield Festival takes place on Thursday 5th & Friday 6th December 2013 at the East of England Showground, Peterborough