Season 58: FMG Young Farmer of the Year
Otago/Southland Regional Final
Saturday 7 February 2026
Exam: The Mackay Room, Gore Town and Country (Please note the Exam is to be held on Thursday 5th February for this event)
Practical Day: Gore A&P Show
Evening Show: Gore Town and Country
Welcome to the Otago/Southland Regional Final! On this page you'll find all information you need, but please don't hesitate to get in touch with us if you have any questions.
Health & Safety Induction
All supervisors, volunteers, module hosts and contestants over 13 must complete the health & safety induction before arriving on site, even if you have done so at previous events.
Timetable - Subject to change!
Thursday 5 February 2026
| Time | Activity | Location |
| 5:30pm | Gear Check | Mackay Room, Gore Town and Country. |
| 6:00pm | AgriBusiness Challenge | Mackay Room, Gore Town and Country. |
Friday 6 February 2026
| Time | Activity | Location |
| 9:00am - 5:00pm |
Module Set-up (Module Hosts ONLY) |
Practical Day |
| Evening |
NZYF Members BBQ, Contact Josh Bennett for further details - 0274839467 |
TBC |
Saturday 7 February 2026
Please note - Practical Day timetable is subject to change based on tasks assigned by the committee
| Time | Activity | Location |
| 7:00am | Contestants arrive on site and go through loaned gear | Green Container |
| 7:30am | Module Host briefing | FMG Marquee |
| 7:45am | Contestant Briefing | FMG Marquee |
| 8:00am |
Practical Day begins (farmlet & modules) |
|
| 10:00am | Head-to-head #1 | |
| 10:30am | Farmlet & modules continue | |
| 12:30pm |
Lunch (Lunch provided for contestants and module hosts) |
FMG marquee |
| 1:00pm | Head-to-head #2 | |
| 1:45pm | Practical Day concludes | |
| 5:00pm |
Closed rehearsal (no supporters allowed) |
Evening Show Venue |
| 5:30pm | Doors open | |
| 6:00pm | Evening Show begins | |
| 6:30pm | AgriKnowledge Quiz | |
| 8:30pm | Prizegiving | |
| 9:00pm |
Evening Show concludes (entertainment commences) |
Register Tickets: Otago Southland Evening Show
Wingatui Racecourse, 285 Gladstone Road, Mosgiel
Please let us know if you no longer require your full allocation of tickets, as these can be given to the convening club to help cover costs.
Click "access hidden tickets" to enter your code.
Ticket registrations close on January 19th 2024.
FMG Young Farmer of the Year
If you win your Regional Final, you MUST be available for the Grand Final Workshop in Christchurch (5th & 6th May 2026). NZYF will cover the costs for this.
ACTION: Finalists must complete!
Medical Disclosure Form
Profile Blurb
Red Flag Rules
Chainsaw Safety Video
Gear List
To be announced!
Evening Show Tickets
Click the link below to purchase Otago Southland Evening Show tickets!
Evening Show Tickets
To claim your Sponsor Complimentary Tickets, please check your emails for the specific code that has been sent to you then click the link below.
Module Set Up
Modules are to be set up by 5:00pm on Friday afternoon.
Module Host Dietaries
Lunch will be provided for all module hosts. Please let us know any dietary requirements so we can do our best to cater for them.
