Many thanks to our 2026 National Sponsors

Thank you to the Young Grower of the Year National Sponsors for their ongoing support and commitment in supporting the future leaders of the horticulture sector. Their investment in the competition helps create valuable opportunities for young growers to learn, grow, and excel within the sector.

Platinum Sponsor
Platinum Sponsor

Horticentre Charitable Trust logo

The New Zealand Horticentre Charitable Trust was established in 2008 to provide ‘A helping hand for horticulture’.

Gold Sponsors
Gold Sponsor

FMG logo

FMG has its roots firmly planted in rural New Zealand, which is why you'll find that we're different when it comes to insurance.

Gold Sponsor

T&G Global logo

T&G Global's story began 125 years ago as Turners and Growers, a fruit auction business only located in Auckland.

Silver Sponsors
Silver Sponsor

Kiwifruit Vine Health logo

Kiwifruit Vine Health (KVH) leads biosecurity readiness and response for the NZ kiwifruit industry, protecting it from pests and disease.

Silver Sponsor

Ballance logo

Ballance supports New Zealand's primary producers, helping ensure the long-term sustainability of our agricultural and horticultural sectors.

Silver Sponsor

Farmlands Horticulture logo

Farmlands Co-operative Society Limited was born from the desire of everyday farmers to work together to get themselves a better deal.

Silver Sponsor

Ministry for Primary Industries logo

MPI helps New Zealand seize export opportunities, improve sector productivity, ensure food safety, and protect the country from biological risk.

Bronze Sponsor
Bronze Sponsor

JJ Limited logo

JJ Limited is proud to support NZ Young Grower of the Year, supplying and repairing farm machinery across Southland, Otago, and Canterbury for 68 years.

Bronze Sponsor

South Pacific Seeds (NZ) Ltd logo

South Pacific Seeds (NZ) Ltd supplies quality vegetable seed varieties to growers across Aotearoa, backing the industry from planting to harvest.

Supporter Sponsor
Supporter Sponsor

New Zealand Fruitgrowers Charitable Trust logo

NZFGCT is proud to support NZ Young Grower of the Year and the talented people shaping the future of New Zealand's horticulture industry.

Supporter Sponsor

Latitude – Strategy & Communication logo

Latitude helps horticulture organisations sharpen their strategy and tell their story through clear, considered communication.

Supporter Sponsor

Bioeconomy Science Institute logo

The Bioeconomy Science Institute (Maiangi Taiao) drives research and innovation to grow a resilient, sustainable bioeconomy for Aotearoa.

Supporter Sponsor

Aotearoa Horticulture Action Plan logo

Growing Together 2035 is Horticulture New Zealand's action plan charting a path toward a thriving, resilient horticulture sector.

Supporter Sponsor

45 South Cherries logo

45 South Cherries is a leading Central Otago cherry grower, proud to host the Young Grower National Final Practical Day.