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FMG Young Farmer of the Year

Regional Finals: Season 58

February - April 2026

Gear up for the agricultural showdown of the year as seven Regional Finals sweep through NZ from February to April 2026.

These exciting competitions will decide the top contenders who'll battle it out at the  FMG Young Farmer of the Year Grand Final in July 2026.

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The Regional Finals

Stay tuned for the action as Young Farmers from all corners vie for the ultimate title. This is the real deal in farming excellence, and you don't want to miss it!

 

Northern Regional Final

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Taranaki Manawatu

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Waikato Bay of Plenty

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East Coast

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Tasman

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Aorangi

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Otago Southland

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Season 56 is looking a little different

This season, we’re trialling a new format in all seven regions to look at ways that we can still find New Zealand’s best Young Farmer, but in a way that is potentially more streamlined.

These will be two-day events, with day one resembling the traditional District Contest and day two aligning more closely with a Regional Final.

 

Day 1 (Friday)

Similar to the District Contests, up to 30 Contestants will complete 10-15 short modules. The top 8 Contestants will move to Day 2.

Day 2 (Saturday)

The top 8 contestants from Day 1 will complete two Head-to-Heads, and a Farmlet and will compete in the Buzzer Quiz at the evening show.

The winner will move to Grand Final.

FMG Junior/AgriKids

The FMG Junior and AgriKidsNZ competitions will still take place on the Saturday of the Regional Final.

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