POST-primary schools across Northern Ireland could be in with a chance to win a hamper packed full of Northern Ireland Farm Quality Assured (NIFQA) beef and lamb, with the return of the Livestock and Meat Commission’s (LMC) Meat4Schools competition.

Now open for entries, the competition – sponsored by ABP Linden – encourages students to get creative in the production of a short, one-minute video on the entry topic relevant to their key stage.

LMC head of marketing and communications Lauren Patterson said: “Meat4Schools is an annual competition run by LMC which aims to improve access to beef and lamb for use in practical school cookery lessons.

“These practical lessons help nurture valuable life skills while educating students on how quick and easy it is to make nutritious meals from scratch using fresh ingredients.

“At LMC we are passionate about promoting the positive credentials of NIFQA beef and lamb to students of all ages.

“The Meat4Schools competition, which we are pleased to have support from ABP Linden for, encourages students to use their theoretical knowledge in a creative way and in doing so brings to life topics relevant to their learning outcomes.

“Entries are welcomed from classes, groups or individuals, and can be uploaded to our website, food4life.org.uk/meat4schools.”

Entries to the Meat4Schools competition will be reviewed by a panel of judges from LMC.

Entries should be submitted via the Food4Life website by 4pm on Friday, October 18.

LMC will select a total of three winners. For further details on the competition, its terms and conditions and how to enter, see www.food4life.org.uk.