St. Joseph's Crossmaglen team win our NI Beef Week task

Congratulations to our 2025 finalist team from St. Joseph’s High School, Crossmaglen, who were recognised at the ABP’s Balmoral Show stand for their #BeefUpYourPlate social media campaign during NI Beef Week.

Their work and that of the other three finalist teams was judged by ABP, Certified Irish Angus, the Livestock and Meat Commission and the Downtown Country Presenter Victoria Quinn. The team from St. Joseph’s effectively promoted the nutritional benefits of locally sourced beef in a vibrant and shareable way.

The girls were presented with a bag of goodies from the judges and they were interviewed by Victoria Quinn on her show live from Balmoral.

You can follow their progress and that of all this year’s finalist teams on Facebook and Instagram.

ABP Angus Youth Challenge Celebrates Success at Balmoral Show and Sustainability Awards

ABP used its platform at the 2025 Balmoral Show to actively engage with young people about careers and opportunities in agriculture, with a special focus on its graduate programme and its award-winning ABP Angus Youth Challenge.

Visitors to the ABP stand at Balmoral could view Angus-cross calves, symbolising the unique prize that is awarded to each finalist team—their own mini-herd to rear through to beef as part of the competition.

Adding to the celebrations, the ABP Angus Youth Challenge was honoured with the Corporate Social Responsibility Programme of the Year award at the Business Eye Sustainability & ESG Awards held on 15 May 2025. This accolade recognises the programme's significant impact on youth development and sustainability education in Northern Ireland.

George Mullan, Managing Director of ABP in Northern Ireland, commented:

“The ABP Angus Youth Challenge is about more than just competition—it’s about creating opportunities for young people to build skills, confidence, and a deeper understanding of the agri-food supply chain.”