New Zealand Young Farmers - Latest News [Page 2]
Qualifying rounds begin for FMG Young Farmer of the Year
Monday, 17 September 2018, 10:38 am | New Zealand Young Farmers
The first qualifying rounds for the next FMG Young Farmer of the Year kick off next month. More >>
Young Farmer of the Year contest to undergo major overhaul
Tuesday, 11 September 2018, 10:20 am | New Zealand Young Farmers
New Zealand’s longest-running agricultural contest the FMG Young Farmer of the Year is set to undergo a major overhaul. The revamp is designed to entice more women to enter the iconic contest and to help showcase the country’s food story. As part ... More >>
Young Farmers to facilitate five mental health workshops
Wednesday, 29 August 2018, 9:22 am | New Zealand Young Farmers
NZ Young Farmers is ramping up its efforts to get young people talking about mental health. More >>
Perks of being an agricultural contractor revealed
Monday, 13 August 2018, 1:26 pm | New Zealand Young Farmers
Central Taranaki Young Farmers member Phillip Hopkins reveals the perks of being an agricultural contractor. More >>
Canterbury woman Ash-Leigh Campbell elected new chair
Thursday, 9 August 2018, 2:01 pm | New Zealand Young Farmers
A woman is at the helm of the NZ Young Farmers Board for the first time in 12 years. More >>
Young Farmer event wins national award
Tuesday, 24 July 2018, 10:34 am | New Zealand Young Farmers
A ground-breaking event which brought the country to the nation’s capital has received a sought-after award. More >>
Ngāi Tahu farm manager joins NZ Young Farmers Board
Wednesday, 11 July 2018, 2:14 pm | New Zealand Young Farmers
A technical farm manager with Ngāi Tahu in Canterbury is one of three women who have joined the NZ Young Farmers Board. More >>
50th anniversary of FMG Young Farmer of the Year
Friday, 6 July 2018, 9:30 am | New Zealand Young Farmers
Hundreds of people have celebrated the 50th anniversary of New Zealand’s longest-running agricultural contest. More >>
Young Farmer of the Year Grand Final
Tuesday, 3 July 2018, 10:31 am | New Zealand Young Farmers
Sell-out crowd for 50th FMG Young Farmer of the Year Grand Final in Invercargill More >>
Extra events planned after success of TeenAg skills day
Tuesday, 26 June 2018, 9:30 am | New Zealand Young Farmers
An event testing the agri-business skills of high school students from the Manawatū and Taranaki has attracted a huge turnout. More >>
Auckland students meet PM during a visit to Fieldays
Friday, 15 June 2018, 1:20 pm | New Zealand Young Farmers
The Prime Minister has encouraged Auckland students to consider a career in the primary industries. More >>
Amazing Race gives students a taste of primary industries
Thursday, 14 June 2018, 8:59 am | New Zealand Young Farmers
South Auckland students have been given a taste of careers in the primary industries as part of an Amazing Race at Fieldays More >>
Lisa Kendall secures spot in Invercargill fencing final
Monday, 23 April 2018, 12:35 pm | New Zealand Young Farmers
The fencing skills of two NZ Young Farmers members from the Northern Region look set to be tested in Invercargill. More >>
Methven student picked for TeenAg leadership course
Thursday, 19 April 2018, 2:50 pm | New Zealand Young Farmers
Methven student Kate Braidwood has spent the start of the school holidays honing her leadership skills. More >>
Future food producers to do battle in Waimate
Tuesday, 10 April 2018, 10:14 am | New Zealand Young Farmers
Tuesday 10th April 2018 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 ... More >>
Open day to help farmers recycle
Monday, 9 April 2018, 3:17 pm | New Zealand Young Farmers
A field day is being held in Geraldine next week to inform farmers on options to deal with farm waste. More >>
Students heading to Invercargill grand final
Monday, 9 April 2018, 9:50 am | New Zealand Young Farmers
A talented due from St Bede’s College has taken top honours at the Tasman TeenAg Regional Final in Christchurch. More >>
Conflict of duty for young farmer
Monday, 9 April 2018, 9:38 am | New Zealand Young Farmers
A keen eye for quality livestock has helped a South Taranaki farmer secure a spot in the final of a national contest. More >>
Inglewood Young Farmers Gain Glory
Monday, 9 April 2018, 9:01 am | New Zealand Young Farmers
Inglewood Young Farmers has been recognised with a swag of accolades for its contribution to the community. More >>
First King Country school takes part in 100 schools project
Friday, 6 April 2018, 9:49 am | New Zealand Young Farmers
Students are learning how DNA testing and artificial insemination is being used to improve genetics on an Otorohanga beef farm. More >>