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Contest series

FMG Young Farmer of the Year

The FMG Young Farmer of the Year competition is a nationwide contest designed to identify and celebrate the top young farmers across New Zealand. Open to NZYF members aged 16 to 31, the competition highlights their skills, knowledge, and leadership in agriculture.

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October

District Contests

  • Seven Districts around the country to decide who will move to Regional Finals
  • Registrations for Season 57 open 2 September 2024. Free entry for all NZ Young Farmers Members. Register here.
  • Not a NZYF member? Join now!
FEBRUARY- APRIL

Regional Finals

  • Seven Regional Finals, running February to April
  • Winners of each move to the Grand Final
July 2025

Grand Final

  • Three-day competition, 3-5 July 2025 Invercargill
  • Seven Grand Finalists battle it out for FMG Young Farmer of the Year

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About the Contest

Showcasing the talent of young farmers

Contestants face a diverse array of tasks designed to test every aspect of their farming expertise.

  • Practical Farming Tasks: From fencing and stock handling to machinery operation.
  • Technical Knowledge Tests: Covering agriculture, horticulture, and related sciences.
  • Business and Financial Management: Challenges that assess business acumen and strategic thinking.
  • Leadership and Public Speaking: Evaluating communication skills and leadership potential.

Competing in FMG Young Farmer of the Year

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Learn about the industry

The Contest series is supported by a family of sponsors who are leaders in the industry. They each have different involvement in the sector and can offer a range of insights.

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Get amongst it!

Why not get amongst a new challenge, and have some fun?

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Great prizes

There is an amazing prize pool for FMG Young Farmer of the Year, with both cash and products up for grabs.

Sign Up For the FMG Junior Young Farmers 2022 Contest Series

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Bay of Islands (Waipapa)

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Stacey McLean

Bay of Islands (Waipapa)

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Stacey McLean

Bay of Islands (Waipapa)

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