The Young Grower of the Year is an annual competition run by regional organisers and Horticulture New Zealand to select the finest young grower in the country.

2024 Dates
Pukekohe - 17 May 2024
Central Otago - 24 May 2024
Hawke's Bay - 6 & 7 June 2024
Nelson - 27 June 2024
Gisborne - 27 June 2024
Bay of Plenty - 17 July 2024
National Final - Hawkes Bay 9th and 10th October 

2023 Young Grower Final Highlights

2023 Young Grower Final Highlights

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2023 Results

New Zealand Young Grower of the Year
Taylor Leabourn
New Zealand Young Fruit Grower of the Year
Jan Buter
New Zealand Young Vegetable Grower of the Year
Taylor Leabourn