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Dairy Farmer From Aka Aka Goes Back To Back Winning Northern Regional Final For The Second Time
Monday, 13 April 2026, 10:02 am | New Zealand Young Farmers
Ruygrok secured the top spot ahead of Daniel Richards from Kaipara Young Farmers and Kieran McCahon (Whangarei Young Farmers) who took out 3rd. More >>
From Grand Final To Comeback: Northland Young Farmer Returns For Another Shot
Wednesday, 8 April 2026, 9:11 am | New Zealand Young Farmers
The FMG Young Farmer of the Year contest is proudly supported by FMG, Ravensdown, MPI, Milwaukee, Honda, Lincoln University, PTS, New Holland, Bushbuck and ACC. More >>
Wairarapa ‘First Timer” Eyes Young Farmer Regional Title
Wednesday, 11 March 2026, 10:34 am | New Zealand Young Farmers
The FMG Young Farmer of the Year is a highlight in the rural calendar, boasting a strong track record of showcasing the rising stars in NZ’s food and fibre sector, igniting contestants’ competitive streak & setting the bar for excellence in farming. More >>
NZ Young Farmers Launches New Membership Support Initiative For Employers
Tuesday, 11 November 2025, 12:18 pm | New Zealand Young Farmers
Through NZYF’s 60-plus clubs across the country, members gain access to a national peer network, leadership and skills development opportunities, and wellbeing support. More >>
Registrations Open For FMG Young Farmer Of The Year District Contests – Season 58 Begins
Tuesday, 2 September 2025, 10:18 am | New Zealand Young Farmers
Now entering its 58th season, the FMG Young Farmer of the Year has become a cornerstone of rural New Zealand life. More >>
Tasman’s Best: George Letham Earns Spot At FMG Young Farmer Of The Year Grand Final
Monday, 24 March 2025, 7:12 pm | New Zealand Young Farmers
The FMG Young Farmer of the Year competition celebrates top talent in New Zealand’s food and fibre sector. Now in its 57th year, it remains the country’s most prestigious farming award, with the overall winner's prize pool exceeding $90,000 thanks to the ... More >>
First-Time Contestant Crowned Northland’s Best
Monday, 3 February 2025, 2:22 pm | New Zealand Young Farmers
The FMG Young Farmer of the Year competition is dedicated to showcasing the very best talent in New Zealand’s food and fibre sector. Now, in its 57th year, the title of FMG Young Farmer of the Year is held as the most prestigious farming award ... More >>
Danielle Hovmand Wins 2024 NZ Young Farmers Contiki Local Legend Award
Wednesday, 18 December 2024, 4:27 pm | New Zealand Young Farmers
The award recognises Danielle’s outstanding efforts as a leader and advocate for her community and the agricultural sector. More >>
George Dodson crowned 2024 FMG Young Farmer of the Year
Sunday, 14 July 2024, 12:34 pm | New Zealand Young Farmers
George hopes winning FMG Young Farmer of the Year will support him in the future – especially in his community and the next step in his career. More >>
Dunedin Up-and-coming Young Farmers Take Top Award, Announced NZ’s Best
Saturday, 13 July 2024, 5:19 pm | New Zealand Young Farmers
The competition continues to heat up for the seven FMG Young Farmer of the Year Grand Finalists. The winner will be announced this evening, Saturday 13 July, at an awards ceremony due to be held at Claudelands (Globox Arena) in Hamilton. More >>
Talented Young Farmers Shine At FMG Young Farmer Of The Year Regional Finals
Wednesday, 17 April 2024, 2:05 pm | New Zealand Young Farmers
The events brought together passionate and skilled young farmers from across the country, with each contestant demonstrating their understanding of the food and fibre sector and their commitment to the future of the industry. More >>
Regional Final Contests A Testament To New Zealand’s Farming Future
Wednesday, 7 February 2024, 9:15 am | New Zealand Young Farmers
More than eight hundred contestants across Aotearoa are gearing up to prove they have what it takes to be one of New Zealand’s top young farmers. Season 56 of the annual FMG Young Farmer of the Year competition kicks off this weekend in Dunedin ... More >>
New Zealand Young Farmers And Rural Support Trust Join Forces To Enhance Wellbeing
Monday, 25 September 2023, 9:47 am | New Zealand Young Farmers
Rural Support Trust (RST) and New Zealand Young Farmers (NZYF) are pleased to announce the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to strengthen their collaborative efforts in supporting and empowering rural communities across New Zealand. Under ... More >>
Peter O’Connor Crowned Aorangi FMG Young Farmer Of The Year
Monday, 17 April 2023, 2:49 pm | New Zealand Young Farmers
Peter O’Connor, 24, is Farm Manager on a 400-cow dairy farm operation near Methven and has been crowned the Aorangi FMG Young Farmer of the Year. He spent the day competing in a range of agricultural-based challenges at the Ashburton A&P Showgrounds ... More >>
First Grand Finalists Announced For FMG Young Farmer Of The Year Season 55
Monday, 27 February 2023, 2:18 pm | New Zealand Young Farmers
A Massey University veterinarian student has been crowned the Taranaki Manawatu FMG Young Farmer of the Year and is the first Grand Finalist to be announced for Season 55. Mac Williams, 20, is a second-year veterinary student at Massey University ... More >>
Young Farmers Pave The Way For The Future Of Farming
Wednesday, 11 January 2023, 11:06 am | New Zealand Young Farmers
New Zealand’s top Young Farmers are out to challenge industry stereotypes, with preparations well underway for the Season 55 FMG Young Farmer of the Year Regional Finals. Last year, 160 New Zealand Young Farmers (NZYF) members battled it out over ... More >>
Fierce Competition Expected For NZYF Tournament Series National Titles
Monday, 4 July 2022, 4:00 pm | New Zealand Young Farmers
New Zealand Young Farmers Tournament Series finalists have spent the last two months fine-tuning their shooting, debating, stock judging and fencing skills for the national finals. Hosted alongside the FMG Young Farmer of the Year Grand ... More >>
New Zealand Young Farmers Welcomes New Sponsors To The NZYF Tournament Series
Tuesday, 22 March 2022, 4:00 pm | New Zealand Young Farmers
Four agricultural organisations have jumped at the chance to support the New Zealand Young Farmers (NZYF) Tournament Series. With a rich 80-year history, the NZYF Tournament Series now consists of the Hunting and Fishing clay target shooting, Goldpine fencing, ... More >>
Federated Farmers Partners With NZ Young Farmers To Offer Free Memberships
Tuesday, 9 November 2021, 3:52 pm | New Zealand Young Farmers
New Zealand Young Farmers (NZYF) is excited to announce Federated Farmers has jumped on board as a benefit partner to offer a complimentary NZYF Federated Farmers Membership, exclusive to its members. It's already had a strong response, with more than 100 ... More >>
FMG Young Farmer Of The Year Northern Regional Final Postponed
Tuesday, 16 February 2021, 12:56 pm | New Zealand Young Farmers
Following Auckland's move to Alert Level 3 and the rest of the country to Alert Level 2, we have made the decision to postpone the Northern FMG Young Farmer of the Year Regional Final based on Government recommendations. Given the uncertainty around ... More >>
