Lamb Champs Archive

At Lamb Champs 2024, the competition was intense, bringing together the best sheep and goat farmers from across South Africa to showcase their skills and top-quality meat. The highlight of the event was the lamb competition, where Jason Davel from the Free State triumphed with his Île-de-France sheep. Known for their excellent meat quality, Jason’s Île-de-France lamb impressed the judges with its superb flavour, tenderness, and texture. Jason’s victory at Lamb Champs 2024 earned him not only the top title but also R80,000 in cash, a valuable bronze trophy by the artist Nic van Rensburg worth R85,000, and a variety of other prizes. His win underscores the dedication and expertise of family farmers in the Free State and highlights the exceptional standards they uphold in lamb production. Jason’s achievement celebrates the hard work and passion that go into producing some of the finest lamb in the country.