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Katie McNeilly (left) and Samantha Dunlop of Ballymena Academy are winners of the 2026 ABP Angus Youth Challenge. They are pictured with the ABP Angus Youth Challenge Cup after being named Overall Winning School at an awards ceremony held in the Logan Hall, Balmoral Park, Lisburn, on 22 October 2026. Pictured with them are ABP’s Managing Director in Northern Ireland, George Mullan, guest speaker Sophie McAllister, Teacher Laura Clotworthy and Charles Smith, General Manager of Certified Irish Angus.

Ballymena Academy are 2026 ABP Angus Youth Challenge Champions

Craig Bothwell

AgriScot welcomes two new faces to the board for its 25th anniversary year

County Tyrone farmer Tynan Roulston operates a mixed farming system and benefits from Business Sustainability Group membership.

Tynan is a strong advocate for the benefits of a mixed farming system

The ABP Angus Youth Challenge finalists on their visit to ABP Dungannon with Clement Lynch and Kellie McEvoy of the UFU; Lisa Burrows of ABP and Orlaith McLaughin of Certified Irish Angus.

ABP Angus youth finalists gain farm-to-fork insight

Pictured at the launch of Certified Irish Angus’s new Enviroflex partnership with Bank of Ireland are Charles Smith, general manager, Certified Irish Angus, Nicola Fitzpatrick, business adviser, Bank of Ireland Longford Branch, Mark Glennon, agri development manager, Bank of Ireland, and Mark McCoy, agri development manager, Certified Irish Angus.

Certified Irish Angus Producer Group launches Enviroflex Partnership

Pictured on the ABP stand at the Balmoral Show are Brook Devlin; Callum O’Neill and Deglan McFarlane who are representing Blessed Trinity College Belfast in the 2026 final of the ABP Angus Youth Challenge.

St Patrick’s College, Dungannon pupils recognised at Balmoral Show

George Mullan, Managing Director of ABP in Northern Ireland, which is Platinum Sponsor of the 2026 Balmoral Show. ABP’s stand will be situated at Central Park B5 where livestock farmers can find out more about opportunities within ABP’s dairy-to-beef schemes. Families and schools will also be able to register interest in the next intake for the ABP Angus Youth Challenge which opens again for entries this September to teenagers aged 14-15.

Visitors will find ABP at B5 on Park Central of Balmoral Park

Richard Gratton with his champion and top price 4,400gns Aberdeen-Angus bull at CCM’s annual Spring natives highlight.

Aberdeen Angus bull makes 4400gns top call at CCM Skipton beef spring opener

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Latest prices from the rings at Rathfriland

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Latest prices from the rings at Rathfriland Co-Op

Members of the ABP team pictured at the 2025 Iverk Show with Beef Bull of the Future winners.

ABP announces €37,700 prize fund for championships

Carlogie Farm

Outstanding Arable Farm for sale in Angus with 64.54 ha and 38 stables

A young bull finished under 16 months

Dungannon venue for British Simmental Cattle Society Sale

Omagh Mart

Heifers selling to £2350 for 555kg at Omagh Mart

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Latest prices from the rings at Rathfriland Co-Op

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Latest prices from the cattle sale at Rathfriland
There was a super entry of cattle in town on Friday, with the Dropped calf section a roaring trade, containing calves up to 6 months old.
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Markethill High School Photo – ABP Angus Youth Challenge finalists representing a cheque to Gyles Dawson, Rural Support, for £1,150

ABP Angus Youth Challenge participants raise vital funds for charity

Blessed Trinity College

Four finalist schools announced for 2026 ABP Angus Youth Challenge

Chatting at the recent APB Angus Youth Challenge awards, l to r: Paul McHenry, CAFRE and George Mullan, managing director of ABP in Northern Ireland.

ABP Angus Youth Challenge is a truly unique schools’ competition

Team Ireland world steak

Dawn Meats and Lidl take home the World’s Best Steak for Irish grass fed sirloin

Defra SoS and Minister Eagle meeting attache network

UK breeds success with good genes in livestock genetics market

The ABP Angus Youth Challenge Exhibition returns to the Logan Hall on 23 October with teenagers in Yr 11 from all over the province competing for a place in the next finalist skills development programme.

NI’s next generation to showcase the future of beef farming

Cathy Campbell, Daring Do. (Photo: Black Horse Photography NI)

Testing conditions at Hagans Croft's working hunter

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Latest prices from the cattle and sheep rings at Rathfriland

As part of the ABP Angus Youth finalist programme, pupils embark on an international study tour with ABP and Certified Irish Angus. Pictured are the outgoing finalists in Brussels earlier this summer

Year 11s invited to compete for their own herd in unique agri-skills challenge

This year's finalists in the Aberdeen Angus Youth Challenge enjoy a visit to Brussels

ABP Angus Youth Challenge goes from strength to strength

Kilrea Mart

Fat cows and bulls selling to £3380 at Kilrea Mart
A super entry of 340 calves and weanlings on Thursday 7th August at Kilrea Mart which met with an outstanding trade for all types on offer.
Darryl Armitage

Cattle in the fields at the Dorset farm

Dorset-based Wessex Lowlines has been in business for more than 15 years

Summer campaign to champion Scotch labels and the farmers behind them

Michaela McGuinness and Casey Jane Creegan with Downtown Country's Victoria Quinn at the 2025 Balmoral Show. The girls are pupils of St. Joseph's Crossmaglen and are finalists in the 2025 ABP Angus Youth Challenge.

Challenge offers 14–15-year-olds a hands-on "farm-to-fork" experience

Kilrea Mart

Outstanding trade for all types of cattle on offer at Kilrea Mart

Michaela McGuinness and Casey Jane Creegan with Downtown Country's Victoria Quinn at the 2025 Balmoral Show. The girls are pupils of St. Joseph's Crossmaglen and are finalists in the 2025 ABP Angus Youth Challenge.

Challenge offers 14–15-year-olds a hands-on "farm-to-fork" experience

There was a full clearance of all 22 bulls and all 20 heifers offered for sale at the 2025 Gigginstown House Angus sale

42 Angus all sell for over €213,000 with an average price €5,100

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Dropped calf section was a roaring trade, contained calves up to 6 months old

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Latest cattle and sheep prices from Rathfriland Co-Op

Rathfriland Mart

Weanling bullocks selling to a top of £5.60 per kilo at Rathfriland Co-op

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Latest prices from the cattle and sheep rings at Rathfriland

Rathfriland Mart

Dairy stock selling to a top price of £2400 at Rathfriland Co-op

Markethill High School. (Pic: Freelance)

Final four schools revealed for 2025 ABP Angus Youth Challenge

UFU president, William Irvine with the students of Dromore High School ABP Angus Youth Challenge Group, Caitlyn Patterson, James Menet and Quinn McCracken. (Pic: UFU)

UFU attend agri-talks

Rathfriland Mart

Marts: Weanling selling to a top of £1460 at Rathfriland Co-op

Northern Irish Angus Youth Challenge. (Pic: Fennell Photography 2024)

NI teenagers invited to enter prestigious agri-skills competition

The 2024 ABP Angus Youth Challenge Finalists from Dromore High School; Aughnacloy College; St. Colmcille’s College Crossgar and the Royal School Armagh.

ABP Angus Youth Challenge is helping students to discover their true potential

ABP Angus Youth Challenge finalists Alexander Smith and Jack Steenson of Aughnacloy College with Victoria Quinn of Downtown Country. The boys were interviewed about their successful cookery demonstration activities and videos during NI Beef Week that helped raise awareness of NIFQA beef within their school community.

These Aughnacloy pupils impressed the judges - here's why

Rathfriland Mart

Heifers selling to a top of £1570 at Rathfriland Co-op

Kilrea Mart

Fat cows and bulls selling to £2400 at Kilrea Mart, steers to £1800

Jim Jensen guest speaker at the BSAS Conference

Foyle Food Group hosts rancher Jim Jenson

Ryanair CEO Michael O’Leary has launched the 2024 Gigginstown House Angus bull sale.

Annual Gigginstown sale is launched

Robert Gilchrist, CEO of The Aberdeen-Angus Cattle Society

Growth in Aberdeen-Angus sired calves for the third year in a row

Ryanair CEO Michael O’Leary has launched the 2024 Gigginstown House Angus bull sale.

Annual Gigginstown sale is launched

Rathfriland Mart

Bullocks selling to a top of £1700 at Rathfriland Co-op

This expansion of the supply chain embraces the very best in Aberdeen Angus genetics to deliver consumer-friendly beef

Cogent Breeding, Sainsbury’s and ABP to grow dairy beef supply chain

Rathfriland Mart

Bullocks selling to a top price of £1600 at Rathfriland Co-op

Aine Clancey on Bowe's Elevator (Working hunter horse Champion) with judge Charlotte Smiley. (Pic: Lyndon McKee Photography)

Working hunter show held at Connell Hill

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