National Young Grower of the Year 2025 Competition Modules

2025 Young Grower of the Year Modules

Grower FEP workshop

FMG: Business & Finance module

Good horticulture is good business. Knowing the fundamentals will be key. Supported by FMG

Grow web

Farmlands: Botany module

From anatomy to taxonomy, competitors explore a fundamental unit of Horticulture - Botany. Supported by Farmlands

O 2 Institute innovations 4

SPS: Innovation module

Contestants develop a proposal for a “real life” innovation relating to a product, process or service in horticulture. Supported by SPS.

irrigation 2

Horitcentre: Nutrition & Fertigation module

Ensuring the right balance of nutrients ensures optimal plant growth. Competitors get to grips with getting it right. Supported by Horticentre.

Massey University team from L to R Reuben Dods Dylan Hall Sre Lakshmi Gaythri Rathakrishna and George Hyauiason came in second place copy

Cultivate Leadership: Grow Through Challenge module

Growers lead & collaborate through dynamic, hands-on challenges demonstrating how they rise under pressure, adapt to change, and harness the power of teamwork.

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Ballance: Leadership Q&A Panel

Contestants will be quizzed for their thoughts and ideas for current and future issues in Horticulture. Supported by Ballance Agri-nutrients.

Health and safety 2

Grow Home Safe: Health, Safety & Wellbeing module

Safety and wellness is paramount in Horticulture. Contestants will apply theory to practice. Supported by Grow Home Safe.

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Fruitfed: Integrated Pest Management module

Preventing and controlling pests ensures optimal production outcomes. Supported by Fruitfed.