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FMG Junior Young Farmer of the Year 2025
Registrations for 2025 are open now!
Are you a secondary school student with a passion for agriculture? The FMG Junior Young Farmer of the Year is your chance to dive into the world of farming, test your skills, and connect with like-minded peers.
There is no level of knowledge or experience required to enter a team into the FMG Junior Young Farmer of the Year Contest. While it's a contest, it is also an educational opportunity to dust up on some new skills or just have a go!
Event Details:


Taranaki Manawatu: Saturday 8th February 2025, Stratford

Waikato/BOP: Saturday 15th February 2025, Waerenga

East Coast: Saturday 8th March 2025, Masterton

Tasman: Saturday 22nd March 2025, Sheffield

Aorangi: Saturday 29th March 2025, Ashburton

Otago Southland: Saturday 5th April 2025, Winton
FMG Junior Young Farmer of the Year is back for 2025!
Please ensure all registration details are correct before finishing the registration process.
HOW DOES IT WORK?
Teams of two will compete in seven modules, earning points out of 350. The five highest scoring teams will advance to a buzzer-style quiz, the Face-Off. The top two teams will then qualify to represent their region at Grand Final.
ENTRY FEE
$10 per team
WHAT WILL I BE TESTED ON?
Expect challenges related to the Contest sponsors, with a variety of tasks across different topics. There is a module topic library here which provides some ideas of what might be in modules. This is an educational resource rather than a guide to go by. Every team will also receive tips and tricks the week before your Regional Final.
WHO CAN ENTER?
The competition is open to students enrolled in secondary school (years 9-13) OR in their first year at an NZQA-approved tertiary education provider as of February 1st 2025. If you enter placeholder teams, the contestant details are due two weeks prior to the event - Conditions on Entry
WHEN DO I NEED TO REGISTER BY?
Entries close at 11:59pm the Sunday prior to the event. If you miss this deadline contact NZYF team here. If team registrations have sold out, you can join the waitlist and will be notified if a spot opens up - please note you'll have 48 hours to complete your entry. Each region has space for 35 teams, so make sure to register early!
PRIZES
1st: $100 cash
2nd: $50 cash
3rd: $30 cash
Thanks to our principal sponsor, FMG