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First King Country school takes part in national 100 schools project
Students are learning how DNA testing and artificial insemination is being used to improve genetics on an Otorohanga beef farm. Thirty-six pupils from Benneydale School have visited Storth Oaks Angus Stud as part of a national project funded by the Red Meat...
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Hawke’s Bay farmer and agribusiness leader Sam Robinson joins NZYF Board
Hawke’s Bay farmer and agribusiness leader Sam Robinson has joined the board of NZ Young Farmers as an appointed director. The 67-year-old brings strong governance experience and extensive industry connections...
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Farmers challenged into turn junk to art for Manawatu festival
Young farmers will be armed with pliers, jig saws, drills, tail paint cans, and mini diggers in a contest with a difference this month. Multiple teams will face-off against each other as part...
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Andrew Wiffen successfully defends Tasman FMG Young Farmer of the Year title
West Coast dairy farmer Andrew Wiffen is in the running to be crowned the 50th FMG Young Farmer of the Year. The 30-year-old has been named the Tasman...
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Canterbury and Marlborough students heading to Invercargill grand final
A talented duo from St Bede’s College has taken top honours at the Tasman TeenAg Regional Final in Christchurch. Nick O’Connor and Angus Grant won the hotly-contested TeenAg event in Templeton on Saturday. The event...
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Inglewood Young Farmers named the Taranaki/Manawatu region’s best club
Inglewood Young Farmers has been recognised with a swag of accolades for its contribution to the community. It’s been named the best NZ Young Farmers club in the Taranaki/Manawatu...
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Bridesmaid duties could prevent South Taranaki farmer from attending competition final
A keen eye for quality livestock has helped a South Taranaki farmer secure a spot in the final of a national competition. Hannah Brewer was named the overall...
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Future food producers to do battle in Waimate
Almost 230 school students will descend on Waimate this weekend to compete in a fast-paced national competition. The Aorangi regional finals for AgriKidsNZ and TeenAg will take place at the Waimate Showgrounds on April...
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Hawke’s Bay students’ $3,000 fundraising target to get to Invercargill
Three Hawke’s Bay pupils have launched a fundraising drive to earn $3,000 to get to the AgriKidsNZ Grand Final in Invercargill. The trio from Ongaonga School qualified for the...
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Rural consultant Cameron Black named Aorangi FMG Young Farmer of the Year
A former Ashburton-based banker has been named the Aorangi FMG Young Farmer of the Year. Cameron Black, 25, took out the title after winning the fiercely-contested Aorangi Regional Final in Waimate tonight. The...
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