Young Farmer Challenge
The Young Farmer Challenge is held annually at the Sydney Royal Easter Show and is the ultimate test of skill and ability, with the winners gaining bragging rights of being the best-of-the-best in Australia.
The national competition involves teams of four, aged between 18 and 35 years, competing in a series of on-farm skills-based tasks related to Agriculture, with a strong emphasis on technique and safety. Showcasing their prowess, competitors overcome obstacles from animal handling, fencing, driving tractors, fighting fires, first aid to heavy lifting and transport challenges.
The Young Farmer Challenge recognises, celebrates and supports the future of Australian Agriculture, showcasing the technical skills and knowledge required in farming today.
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The Young Famer Challenge is an Australia-wide competition that annually culminates in a national competition where the states' winning teams battle it out for the title of reigning National Champion. This national final rotates between NSW, QLD, SA & VIC. For more information, or to contact participating states, visit the Australian Young Farmer national site.
All State winners are invited to attend the National finals (Australian Young Farmer Challenge) and will hold the bragging rights of being the “Best of the best” across the country! The National competition involves teams of four competing in a series of skills-based tasks related to Agriculture with a strong emphasis on technique and safety. Ultimately, the Australian Young Farmer Challenge is a great way for Young Australian’s to network and engage with other young Australians and industry leaders from across the country. It’s a way for the industry to celebrate, support and recognise Australia’s future leaders in Agriculture.
To get involved in your local Young Farmer Challenge contact your State or local Show Society or contact us at ayfc@rasnsw.com.au
Before You Enter
Please ensure you that have read the RAS General Regulations and the RAS Young Farmer Challenge Special Regulations before you submit your entry. These regulations stipulate the rules that govern the competition and tell you everything you need to know about entering the RAS Young Farmer Challenge.
All competitors will be required to acknowledge they have read and agree to the RAS General Regulations and the RAS Young Farmer Challenge Special Regulations upon entry.
Ready to enter
If you would like more information, please contact the Coordinator for the Young Farmer Challenge at youthgroup@rasnsw.com.au or 02 9704 1160.
Competitor Manual
The Competitor Manual contains information relevant to competitor's time on site and their specific competition. It covers topics such as precinct access, entry requirements and paperwork required, parking and passes, arrival and access times, event details and information, loading and unloading details and competitor amenities.
Sydney Royal Easter Show
2021 RAS Young Farmer Challenge NSW Final
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2019 RAS Young Farmer Challenge NSW Final
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Tom Dakis
Aly Engelberts
Kyle Hoyda
2018 RAS Young Farmer Challenge NSW Final
Wagga Wagga Team
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Paige Mazoudier
Emma Gorman
John Dawson
2017 RAS Young Farmer Challenge NSW Final
Goulburn Team
Sam Brown
Aidan Barton
Ewan Brown
Amanda Herringe
2016 RAS Young Farmer Challenge NSW Final
Canberra Team
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Sam Brown
Tana Smith
Kimberly Sykes
2014 RAS Young Farmer Challenge NSW Final
Crookwell Team
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