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NZ Young Farmers

NZYF Tournament Series

Open to all NZ Young Farmers members, the NZYF Tournaments aim to develop interest and skill level in stock judging, fencing, clay target shooting and debating.
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January-April

Regional Tournaments

  • Seven Tournaments held around New Zealand
  • Winners move on to the National Final- Top 3 Stock Judgers, Top 2 Clay Target Shooters and Top Fencing Team from each Region
July

National Final

  • Held the same week and in the same location, as the FMG Young Farmer of the Year Grand Final Contest
  • Winners of each Tournament are crowned the National Champion 
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The Tournament Series

NZ Young Farmers members from across the country compete in their local Regional Tournament, with the winners moving to the National Final.

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Stock Judging

Competitors judge a range of stock classes and practice decision-making, industry knowledge, and public speaking in a supportive, hands-on environment.

Fence

Fencing

Competing in teams of two, participants are challenged within a time limit, to construct a fence and are then judged on a range of criteria.

Target

Hunting & Fishing Clay Target

Competitors complete three rounds of shooting, earning points based on the number of targets successfully hit.

Debate

Tavendale + Partners Debating

This tournament aims to help members develop their public speaking, critical thinking, and reasoning skills, while strengthening their ability to communicate clearly, concisely, and with impact.
About the Contest Series

Showcasing the talent of young farmers

FMG Young Farmer of the Year is a chance for NZ Young Farmers members to challenge themselves, have a bit of fun and show their fellow Club members what they’re made of.

  • Members from all across our community come together to support one another and get involved in a new challenge.
  • From competing to mentoring, convening to committee positions, options for members to get involved are endless.
  • Members are encouraged to get involved in whatever way they can. Whether they want to compete and become the next winner, or convene their local event.

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