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Young Farmer Contest announces first ever Patron
Thursday, 28 June 2012, 1:05 pm | Young Farmers
A career in education and working with young people provided an excellent foundation for Dr Warwick Scott’s involvement with The National Bank Young Farmer Contest. More >>
Secondary School students experience agricultural careers
Tuesday, 19 June 2012, 5:14 pm | Young Farmers
The career opportunities in the agricultural sector are countless. New Zealand Young Farmers joined together with DairyNZ and Beef + Lamb NZ to create Get Ahead; a one stop career hub for young people considering a career in agriculture. More >>
TeenAg and AgriKidsNZ Lead The Way At Grand Final
Thursday, 31 May 2012, 2:08 pm | Young Farmers
For Immediate Release 31/05/12 TeenAg and AgriKidsNZ Lead The Way At Grand Final The TeenAg and AgriKidsNZ Grand Finals were held at the Forsyth Barr Stadium in Dunedin on Friday 25th May. The stage was set for a fantastic day where hundreds of people ... More >>
Bovine TB on young farmers’ minds
Wednesday, 30 May 2012, 11:58 am | Young Farmers
The nation’s fight against bovine tuberculosis (TB) is in capable hands, delegates learned at the TBfree New Zealand Young Farmers annual conference in Dunedin. More >>
New board member elected to NZYF Board at Conference Week
Tuesday, 29 May 2012, 9:59 am | Young Farmers
Young Farmers from all over New Zealand spent a week in Dunedin last week for the TBfree New Zealand Young Farmers National Conference. Conference delegates went on a bus trip, took part in workshops, supported their favourite Contestant in The National ... More >>
Competition fierce at Forsyth Barr Stadium
Saturday, 26 May 2012, 8:34 am | Young Farmers
Katherine Tucker competes in the forestry module during the Practical Day at the Forsyth Barr Stadium Forsyth Barr Stadium may not even be a year old but already it has seen its fair share of battle waged on its turf. Yesterday (25th May) however ... More >>
One down; two to go for the 2012 Grand Finalists
Friday, 25 May 2012, 10:04 am | Young Farmers
It’s a case of one down; two to go for the seven Grand Finalists of The National Bank Young Farmer Contest after the Technical Day took place at the Invermay Research Station today. More >>
Contest officially opened in Dunedin for 2012
Wednesday, 23 May 2012, 6:02 pm | Young Farmers
The showcase event on every Young Farmer’s calendar is finally here. Today (Wednesday 23rd May) Dunedin’s Wall Street Mall played host to the Official Opening of the 44th National Bank Young Farmer Contest Grand Final for 2012. More >>
Fierce Competition Expected at 2012 Conference
Monday, 14 May 2012, 4:47 pm | Young Farmers
The TBfree NZ Young Farmers 2012 National Conference gets underway in Dunedin on May 24th. The Conference runs alongside the National Bank Young Farmer Contest and is a chance for Young Farmers to put their skills to the test. More >>
New resource for primary sector launched today
Wednesday, 9 May 2012, 12:19 pm | Young Farmers
A major alliance is being launched in Wellington today by the Minister for Primary Industries, Hon. David Carter. The initiative, the Primary Industry Capability Alliance (PICA), will help overcome the challenge facing agriculture industries in attracting ... More >>
Country is coming to Dunedin in May
Thursday, 19 April 2012, 3:13 pm | Young Farmers
Preparations are well underway as Dunedin prepares to host the 44th National Bank Young Farmer Contest from May 23rd to May 26th. More >>
Tucker third woman ever to qualify for Grand Final
Monday, 2 April 2012, 5:08 pm | Young Farmers
Katherine Tucker has beaten the odds to make it through to the Grand Final of The National Bank Young Farmer Contest after winning the Northern Regional Final on Saturday night (March 31st). More >>
Agriculture on the menu for Secondary School students
Friday, 23 March 2012, 10:27 am | Young Farmers
Agriculture on the menu for Secondary School students There are countless opportunities for young people in the agriculture industry today – here’s the proof: By the year 2050 the agriculture industry will need to produce double the amount of food ... More >>
Brothers to battle in Waikato/Bay of Plenty Regional Final
Wednesday, 14 March 2012, 5:06 pm | Young Farmers
There will be a bit of sibling rivalry at the Mystery Creek Events Centre this Saturday (March 17th). Brothers Rory and Brett Steeghs are set to compete against each other during the Waikato/Bay of Plenty Regional Final for The National Bank Young Farmer ... More >>
Big win puts trip on hold
Tuesday, 13 March 2012, 4:09 pm | Young Farmers
Brad Lewis is the latest Contestant to make it through to the Grand Final after winning the Taranaki/Manawatu Regional Final of The National Bank Young Farmer Contest in Hawera last night (March 12th). More >>
Dowman out to prove a point
Monday, 12 March 2012, 3:34 pm | Young Farmers
There were only two points in it at the Carterton Events Centre on Saturday night (March 10th). Tony Dowman just edged out runner-up Duncan Brown during the Evening Show at the East Coast Regional Final for The National Bank Young Farmer Contest. More >>
No rest for Young Farmers on Anniversary Day
Wednesday, 7 March 2012, 11:17 am | Young Farmers
It’s Taranaki Anniversary Day on Monday – but for the eight Young Farmers competing in The National Bank Young Farmer Contest; this won’t be a day for relaxing. More >>
Husband and wife set to battle it out
Monday, 5 March 2012, 3:26 pm | Young Farmers
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 05/03/2012 Husband and wife set to battle it out in East Coast Regional Final A recently married couple will be competing against each other at the East Coast Regional Final for The National Bank Young Farmer Contest in Carterton ... More >>
Contest launched in Dunedin for 2012
Monday, 23 January 2012, 12:26 pm | Young Farmers
Contest launched in Dunedin for 2012 Dunedin City Council hosted the official launch of The National Bank Young Farmer Contest for 2012 in Dunedin on Friday (January 20th). The launch was attended by former winners of the Contest, New Zealand Young ... More >>
Young Farmers to grow mos for Movember
Friday, 30 September 2011, 5:12 pm | Young Farmers
The challenge is out there for New Zealand’s Young Farmers to prove they can multi task: cultivate something on their top lips while at the same time think about their health. More >>
