The Challenge programme aims to promote agricultural education, sustainability and skills development.
Hosted by ABP in partnership with Certified Irish Angus Producer Group, the exhibition brought together Year 11 pupils from schools across Northern Ireland to present their ideas on key issues affecting agriculture, food production and land use.
The teams were judged by a panel of industry and education representatives. Those that get through to the final stage will be awarded their own mini herd of Angus cross calves to rear sustainably with the support of a CAFRE (College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise) mentor.
Over the course of next year, the finalists will also receive communication and interview training, complete a research project, study trip, and sell their finished cattle to ABP, retaining the proceeds for themselves. The overall winning school or club will receive a £1,000 cash prize at the end of the programme.
With 39 school teams competing, it was the largest participation since the competition began in 2017.
5. EDUCATION
Pictured taking part in the 2025 ABP Angus Youth Challenge Exhibition for a place in the final of the competition is the team from Ballymoney High School - pupils Eva McCafferty, Emily Campbell, Kayley McCaughern and Colin Shaw. Photo: ABP
6. EDUCATION
Pictured taking part in the 2025 ABP Angus Youth Challenge Exhibition for a place in the final of the competition is the team from St Pius X College, Magherafelt - pupils Ethan Doherty, Callum Bates, Dara Bradley and Cadan Scullion. Photo: ABP
7. EDUCATION
Pictured taking part in the 2025 ABP Angus Youth Challenge Exhibition for a place in the final of the competition is the team from St Pius X College - pupils John Paul McCann, James McGrogan, Phillip Conway and Ollie Bell. Photo: ABP
8. EDUCATION
Pictured taking part in the 2025 ABP Angus Youth Challenge Exhibition for a place in the final of the competition is the team from St Colm’s High School, Draperstown - pupils Oisin McMaster and Daniel McGuigan. Photo: ABP