14/11/2024
Donald’s Farm Celebrates the FMG Young Farmer of the Year 2024 Northern Region!
We’re thrilled to announce that the top 8 contestants in the FMG Young Farmer of the Year 2024 Northern Region have been selected to compete in the upcoming regional final! These outstanding individuals have demonstrated their exceptional knowledge and skills by completing a range of modules that tested their practical and theoretical expertise in agriculture *during the district final hosted at the farm over the weekend.*
The modules included areas such as farm management, sustainability, business planning, and problem-solving, ensuring that these contestants are well-equipped to lead the future of farming in New Zealand.
National Sponsors:
FMG, Ravensdown, Lincoln University College, Massey University, Ministry for Primary Industries, Milwaukee Tools NZ, New Holland Agriculture, Woolworths New Zealand, PTS Logistics, Honda and Bushbuck.
Local Sponsors:
Roger Gill Agriculture, PGG Wrightson Livestock, Federated Farmers (Auckland Province), Pioneer Brand Products NZ, Rabobank New Zealand, Brookdale, Eady Fencing, Franklin Vets Pets, and Greenlea Butcher Shop.
A big thank you to all the sponsors for their continued support in nurturing the future of farming. We’re excited for the journey ahead and proud to be part of such an important event in New Zealand’s agricultural community.
Stay tuned for more updates as the competition progresses!