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AgriKidsNZ Competition
Discover the exciting world of agriculture with AgriKidsNZ! We invite young aspiring farmers to embark on an adventure that celebrates all things agriculture.
AgriKidsNZ is a fun and educational contest designed to ignite the passion for farming in our future agricultural leaders.
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Why Enter AgriKidsNZ?
Build Skills
Develop problem-solving, teamwork, and leadership skills.
Have Fun
Enjoy exciting challenges and activities that make learning about agriculture enjoyable.
Win Amazing Prizes
Compete for fantastic awards and recognition.
Stay up-to-date with all things AgriKidsNZ
How many people are in a team?
A team is three people
What are the tasks?
All teams complete 7 modules for a score out of 350 points. From there, the 7 highest scoring teams go head-to-head in a medley of farming-related tasks. The top 3 teams will qualify to represent their region at the Grand Final.
Tasks are kept secret until the week of the event however we will provide tips and tricks the week of to help you prepare.
To help with preparation, you can also check out the Module Library.
How can we prepare for the contest?
All teams will receive some “tips & tricks” in the week leading up to the contest. Also, take a look at our family of sponsors and think about what challenges they might set.
You can also check out the Module Library.
Do I need any experience to participate?
No! There is no level of knowledge or experience required to enter a team into the AgriKids Contest. Whilst being a contest, it is also an educational learning opportunity to gain skills and have some fun!
How do I register a team?
You can enter here at the start of October. Entries close at 11:59pm the Sunday prior to the event.
How many teams can I register?
You can enter up to eight teams per school.
What’s the role of a team supervisor?
A team’s supervisor will receive all communication and information from event organisers and are responsible for passing this on to parents/caregivers. They are also responsible for their contestants on site.
I missed the deadline, can I still enter a team?
If registrations are closed, please get in touch with us here.
Registrations have sold out, can I join a waitlist?
Yes, you can join the waitlist. We will notify you if a place opens up and you’ll have 48 hours to enter a team. There is room for 35 teams per Regional Final.
When do we know what round our team is in?
Every team will receive event information in the week leading up to the event, including what time they will be competing. Round allocation is based on the distance between a team’s school and the Contest venue.
How much does it cost to enter a team?
It’s completely free to enter the AgriKidsNZ contest!
Can I sign up for email updates?
Yes! To receive email updates about AgriKids and the FMG Junior Young Farmer of the Year Contests, sign up here.
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