Australian Young Farmer Challenge

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Agriculture
Australian Young Farmer Challenge

Competition Overview

A flurry of coloured shirts, moleskins and broad-brimmed hats will erupt on the Main Arena during Ekka.

The Australian Young Farmer Challenge presented by Dairy Farmers is an initiative developed by the RNA Future Directions Committee to encourage young farmers and urban dwellers of mixed sexes to participate in the Royal Queensland Show.

It is a relay-style event, comprised of eight-team challenges incorporating everyday farm life, from building portable cattle yards to carrying hay bales. The event has grown steadily since the first challenge was held in 2009 to now include a total of 40 competitors across 8 teams.

Watch as Queensland's finest farmers are pitted against their city counterparts - all aiming to secure the glittering title of Queensland's Champion Australian Young Farmer.

Details:

16 May 2025

Entries Open

23 Jul 2025

Entries Close

10 Aug 2025

Judging Commences

10 Aug 2025

Awards Presentation

Whether you're a farmhand, ag student, or just love a challenge, grab your mates and sign up for the ultimate rural showdown!

The Young Farmer Challenge presented by Dairy Farmers is a fast-paced, high-energy competition that puts farming skills to the test!

The relay-style event sees eight teams of four go head-to-head in a series of practical challenges designed to showcase the real-world skills needed in modern agriculture.

Each team to consist of 4 competitors aged between 18 and 35, with at least one male and one female on each team.