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'Lamb for St Andrew's Day' to educate more than 24,000 children about the benefits of farmer's produce

The Institute of Auctioneers and Appraisers in Scotland said over 65,000 lamb portions have been donated to school canteens north of the border to mark St Andrew’s Day

Chris Brayford
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Neil Wilson, executive director of IAAS, said it was important to raise awareness of the importance of lamb in a healthy diet, to help teachers educate children on the story of sustainable lamb production and positive environmental aspects of grazing (IAAS)
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Neil Wilson, executive director of IAAS, said it was important to raise awareness of the importance of lamb in a healthy diet, to help teachers educate children on the story of sustainable lamb production and positive environmental aspects of grazing (IAAS)

More than 24,000 school children in Scotland will learn about the benefits of lamb through an initiative designed to encourage more young people to eat red meat and support farmer's produce on St Andrew's...

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