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Dunsandel trio join the race to be named FMG Young Farmer

Tuesday, 9 October 2018, 1:39 pm | Young Farmers

Dunsandel trio join the race to be named next FMG Young Farmer of the Year More >>

Comedians front packed Taranaki hall for Farmstrong comedy

Monday, 8 October 2018, 10:49 am | Young Farmers

A comedy show designed to get Taranaki farmers off their farms and laughing has been a roaring success. A crowd of 140 people packed the Kapuni War Memorial Hall on Saturday night for the Farmstrong comedy show. Popular comedians Paul Ego, Justine Smith, ... More >>

Carterton Good Yarn workshop builds confidence

Monday, 8 October 2018, 9:48 am | Young Farmers

Greytown dairy farmer Rachel Gardner is encouraging other young people to talk about mental health. More >>

Ashburton TeenAg member takes out Emerging Leader Award

Monday, 1 October 2018, 12:24 pm | Young Farmers

Future food producer Penny Stilgoe hopes a passion for big machinery will help her see the world. The TeenAg member is determined to pursue a career as an agricultural contractor when she finishes Ashburton College. “I live on a lifestyle block and ... More >>

Counting sheep a new challenge for science students

Friday, 21 September 2018, 12:51 pm | Young Farmers

Counting sheep is often touted as a remedy to help troubled sleepers nod off. More >>

Gisborne TeenAg member wins major award at Future Sheep NZ

Tuesday, 18 September 2018, 1:53 pm | Young Farmers

A Gisborne student has won a major accolade at an event design to educate young people about the sheep industry. More >>

Lambs steal the show on Ashburton students’ visit

Monday, 10 September 2018, 1:37 pm | Young Farmers

Newborn lambs have been used to help explain career opportunities in the agri-food sector to Ashburton students. More >>

Lynda Coppersmith is first female head of Young Farmers

Friday, 31 August 2018, 12:08 pm | Young Farmers

A tech-savvy business leader with a passion for the primary industries has been appointed to the top job at NZ Young Farmers. More >>

Hawke’s Bay to host 2019 FMG Young Farmer of the Year

Tuesday, 10 July 2018, 1:59 pm | Young Farmers

Hawke’s Bay is set to host the FMG Young Farmer of the Year Grand Final for the first time in 16 years. More >>

South Island students clean up at TeenAg and AgriKidsNZ

Sunday, 8 July 2018, 2:19 pm | Young Farmers

Students from two South Island schools have taken top honours at the national finals of the TeenAg and AgriKidsNZ competitions. More >>

Logan Wallace named 50th FMG Young Farmer of the Year

Sunday, 8 July 2018, 2:09 pm | Young Farmers

South Otago sheep farmer Logan Wallace has been named the 50th FMG Young Farmer of the Year. More >>

Bay of Islands students visit dairy farm

Thursday, 5 July 2018, 10:14 am | Young Farmers

A group of students has visited a dairy farm operating Northland’s first fresh raw milk vending machine. More >>

Community raises $8,000 to help Marton students

Thursday, 21 June 2018, 3:53 pm | Young Farmers

Attending the AgriKidsNZ Grand Final in Invercargill next month will have special significance for Marton mother Hayley Grant. More >>

Timaru students get a taste of cattle superfood

Monday, 11 June 2018, 2:52 pm | Young Farmers

Most children usually screw their noses up if they’re forced to eat vegetables as part of a meal. More >>

Waikato charity boxing raises $10K for Land Search & rescue

Monday, 21 May 2018, 12:22 pm | Young Farmers

A charity boxing event in Cambridge has raised $10,000 for Land Search and Rescue New Zealand (LandSAR). More >>

Hawera students take part in agri-food careers day

Wednesday, 9 May 2018, 12:35 pm | Young Farmers

Almost 300 Hawera students take part in agri-food careers day Two young Taranaki vets have used jaw bones and preserved cattle body parts to get kids excited about careers in veterinary science. Tori Turner and Lucy Webster were part of a fun event ... More >>

MediaWorks to broadcast Grand Final of 50th FMG Young Farmer

Friday, 4 May 2018, 1:31 pm | Young Farmers

A new deal will see MediaWorks broadcast New Zealand’s longest running agricultural contest the FMG Young Farmer of the Year. More >>

Sell-out crowd attends Farmstrong comedy night

Sunday, 22 April 2018, 6:49 pm | Young Farmers

A sell-out crowd of 300 people has attended a comedy night to promote rural wellness in Cambridge. More >>

Second chance at FMG Young Farmer of the Year

Sunday, 22 April 2018, 11:39 am | Young Farmers

Gore sheep farmer Logan Wallace has joined the race to be crowned the 50th FMG Young Farmer of the Year. More >>

Students heading to Invercargill grand final

Sunday, 15 April 2018, 11:38 am | Young Farmers

A talented duo from Geraldine High School has taken tophonoursat the Aorangi TeenAg Regional Final. More >>

   

 
 
 
 
 

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