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The Northern district and regional finals of the FMG Young Farmer of the Year competition have been postponed for two months, following the disastrous heavy rain events in January and February.
They will now take place in Whangarei on April 28 and 29 with the finalists going through to the regional final decided on the first day.
The northern finals are the only ones to have been delayed, as the East Coast Regional final went ahead this month as planned at the Dannevirke A&P Showgrounds. Three finalists have been confirmed with a further four, including the Northern region’s representative, still to be decided to take part in the Grand Final at Timaru in late July.
For the local competitors, the postponement has its advantages such as more time to study and practice, as well as being able to compete in local Young Farmers’ fencing, clay target shooting and stock judging tournaments.
Warkworth competitor Kate Hawkings and her teammate took part in the fencing competition at the Northern Fieldays on March 4, where they finished third.
NZ Young Farmer Board chair Jessie Waite says this year’s Grand Final is shaping up to be one of the best yet, judging by the array of skills and talent coming through with the next generation of farmers.
