Young Farmers - Latest News [Page 6]
Dark horse takes the win in Aorangi
Thursday, 24 April 2014, 11:20 am | Young Farmers
James Davidson is the last Grand Finalist to be named in the ANZ Young Farmer Contest after earning top spot at the Aorangi Regional Final Monday 21 April in Fairlie. More >>
Third time lucky for Young Farmer
Monday, 7 April 2014, 10:15 am | Young Farmers
Sully Alsop will be representing the East Coast in the ANZ Young Farmer Contest Grand Final. Mr Alsop was the top competitor over the weekend in the East Coast Regional Final in Hastings at the Hawke’s Bay Showgrounds and Lindisfarne College. “I’m ... More >>
Youth prove farming skills in Hastings
Monday, 7 April 2014, 10:13 am | Young Farmers
Local schools were out in full force over the weekend competing for the top spot at the East Coast AgriKidsNZ and TeenAg Regional Final in Hastings at the Hawke’s Bay A&P Showgrounds. Wainuioru Hillbillies, Jess Long, Bella Freeman and Brooke ... More >>
Hastings centre stage for next Regional Final
Friday, 28 March 2014, 10:24 am | Young Farmers
The East Coast Regional Final of the ANZ Young Farmer Contest is set to be held in Hastings next weekend Saturday 5th April at the Hawke’s Bay A&P Showgrounds. Eight finalists are contending for a spot at the Grand Final in Christchurch 3-5 ... More >>
Young Farmers: All on in Taupo
Monday, 24 March 2014, 1:08 pm | Young Farmers
The 2014 AgriKidsNZ and TeenAg Regional Finals are making their way around the country. Waikato/Bay of Plenty held their Regional Final in Taupo at the Tongariro Domain, Saturday 22 March. More >>
Bridesmaid no more
Monday, 24 March 2014, 10:17 am | Young Farmers
After placing second for the past three years Dwayne Cowin has finally shaken the “bridesmaid tag” and will be representing Waikato/Bay of Plenty at the Grand Final of the ANZ Young Farmer Contest. Mr Cowin secured first place at the Waikato/Bay ... More >>
Wet weather doesn’t stop rural youth
Monday, 17 March 2014, 2:10 pm | Young Farmers
The AgriKidsNZ and TeenAg Regional Finals made their latest stop at the Kaikohe Showgrounds Saturday 15 March. “The wet weather didn’t hold back our Northern Regional competitors with a record combined number of teams for AgriKidsNZ and TeenAg events,” commented ... More >>
History repeats itself in Northland
Monday, 17 March 2014, 1:29 pm | Young Farmers
David Kidd is the fourth Grand Finalist to be named in the 2014 ANZ Young Farmer Contest. The thirty year old sheep and beef farm manager of Shelley Beach took first place at the Northern Regional Final at the Kaikohe Showgrounds over the weekend, ... More >>
Regional Finals heat up in Taupo
Friday, 14 March 2014, 12:50 pm | Young Farmers
The ANZ Young Farmer Contest heads to Taupo for the Waikato/Bay of Plenty Regional Final, Saturday 22 March. Eight finalists are contending for a spot at the Grand Final in Christchurch 3-5 July and their share of an impressive prize pack worth ... More >>
Brad Lewis Wins a Close Battle in New Plymouth
Monday, 3 March 2014, 2:26 pm | Young Farmers
Brad Lewis is the third ANZ Young Farmer Contest Grand Finalist to be named. Mr Lewis joins Reuben Carter from Tasman and Dean Rabbidge from Otago/Southland; with four contestants still to join them. More >>
Competition gets tough in Taranaki / Manawatu Region
Monday, 3 March 2014, 11:21 am | Young Farmers
The 2014 AgriKidsNZ and TeenAg Regional Finals are in full swing and making their way around the country. The competitions test skills, strength and stamina while introducing youth to the fun side of agriculture. Primary and high school students ... More >>
It’s all action in Alexandra for our rural youth
Monday, 24 February 2014, 2:35 pm | Young Farmers
The 2014 AgriKidsNZ and TeenAg Regional Finals are in full swing and making their way around the country. The competitions test skills, strength and stamina while introducing youth to the fun side of agriculture. More >>
Young Farmer Contest - Defending champion returns
Tuesday, 18 February 2014, 11:30 am | Young Farmers
Defending Tasman champion, Reuben Carter, is the first Grand Finalist to be named for the 2014 ANZ Young Farmer Contest. The thirty year old agronomist took first place at the Tasman Regional Final in Murchison at the A&P Show over the weekend, ... More >>
Future Young Farmers battle it out in Murchison
Monday, 17 February 2014, 12:56 pm | Young Farmers
The AgriKidsNZ and TeenAg competition season is underway for 2014 with Regional Finals taking place throughout the country over the next three months. The competitions test skills, strength and stamina while introducing youth to the fun side of agriculture. ... More >>
Young Farmers heading south
Friday, 14 February 2014, 10:36 am | Young Farmers
The ANZ Young Farmer Contest heads south for the second Regional Final in Otago/Southland, Saturday 22 February in Alexandra. It will be a full on day with practical events at Pioneer Park where competitors will be tested on a variety of hands-on, physical ... More >>
Tasman kicks off ANZ Young Farmer Contest Regional Finals
Friday, 7 February 2014, 12:45 pm | Young Farmers
The first of seven Grand Finalists will be determined next weekend, Saturday 15 February as Tasman starts the 2014 Regional Finals for the ANZ Young Farmer Contest in Murchison. “This contest season is shaping up to be very impressive, every year ... More >>
Plenty of choice in primary industry
Monday, 3 February 2014, 2:24 pm | Young Farmers
Abby Hull had three job offers waiting for her by the time she graduated university. “The primary industry is a strong space for careers with all the new technology, compliance and requirements on farm,” she said. “The industry requires a lot ... More >>
New Zealand Young Farmers raises over $1400 for men's health
Thursday, 12 December 2013, 3:43 pm | Young Farmers
New Zealand Young Farmers was a proud participant in this year’s Movember campaign - and it was a wild and hairy 30 days. For the month of November the Young Farmers Movember ambassadors Terry Copeland NZYF CEO, Ashley Cassin ANZ Young Farmer Contest ... More >>
ANZ Young Farmer Contest sets sights on Taupo
Thursday, 28 November 2013, 10:19 am | Young Farmers
The ANZ Young Farmer Contest is pleased to announce the 2015 Grand Final events will be held in Taupo. More >>
Southfuels/Northfuels sign three year deal with TeenAg
Monday, 5 August 2013, 5:05 pm | Young Farmers
New Zealand Young Farmers is pleased to welcome Southfuels/Northfuels as a sponsor of the TeenAg Competition series. Southfuels/Northfuels have signed on for a three year period with the secondary school section within the New Zealand Young Farmers ... More >>