Learn and Grow
Gain hands-on experience and knowledge about farming and rural life.
AgriKids is an exciting nationwide competition designed for kids aged 8 to 13 who love farming and want to learn more about agriculture!
In AgriKids, you’ll tackle fun and engaging challenges that teach you all about farming while showing off your skills and creativity.
Children from all backgrounds enjoy the competition, it’s a way for them to get outside and get active with their friends. All they need to bring is determination and enthusiasm!
Gain hands-on experience and knowledge about farming and rural life.
Develop problem-solving, teamwork, and leadership skills.
Enjoy exciting challenges and activities that make learning about agriculture enjoyable.
Compete for fantastic awards and recognition.
Teams of three can enter AgriKidsNZ for free. Each school may enter up to eight teams, with a total of 35 teams per event. If spots are full, join the waitlist to be notified if a place becomes available. Registrations close at 11:59 pm on the Sunday before the event. Missed the deadline? Contact us at events@youngfarmers.co.nz.
No experience is needed! It's both a contest and a fun learning experience. Each team requires a supervisor who will receive event details and manage communication with parents or caregivers. One supervisor can oversee multiple teams.
Teams will complete 7 modules for up to 350 points. The top 7 teams will face secret farming-related tasks in the final round. Teams will get their round times and tips a week before the event. Round allocation is based on the distance from the school to the venue.
For task ideas, consider our sponsors and check the Module Topic Library. The top three teams from each Regional Event will compete in the Grand Final alongside the FMG Young Farmer of the Year.
A team is three people
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.
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.
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!
You can enter here at the start of October. Entries close at 11:59pm the Sunday prior to the event.
You can enter up to seven teams per school.
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.
If registrations are closed, please get in touch with us here.
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.
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.
It’s completely free to enter the AgriKidsNZ contest!
Yes! To receive email updates about AgriKids and the FMG Junior Young Farmer of the Year Contests, sign up here.
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