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Daniel O'Regan, the Agri Futures General Manager

Supporting the next generation to succeed in Agriculture and Horticulture

A series of agriculture and horticulture modules created to help secondary school teachers deliver the curriculum and help support students in achieving their goals has been rolled out. Clash of the Colleges is set to hit Auckland! Agri Futures | Ahuwhenua ki te Anamata was established by the New Zealand Rural Games Trust to support youth […]

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Clash of the Colleges winners

2024 Clash of Colleges winner’s announcement
Rathkeale takes out both juniors and seniors

Clash of the Colleges, hosted by Agri Futures in collaboration with the New Zealand Rural Games Trust, witnessed a remarkable display of talent and teamwork among senior students from various schools. The event, aimed at inspiring the next generation to pursue careers in the food and fibre industries, showcased skill, camaraderie, and sportsmanship. Agri Futures

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Rathkeale takes out both juniors and seniors
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2023 junior winners from Feilding High School.

Inspiring the next generation
2024 Clash of Colleges, Agri Futures Pathways, & Shearing Championship

Inspiring the next generation into Food and Fibre careers is the aim of three significant free events for students in the Mid and Lower North Island. Agri Futures was established by the New Zealand Rural Games Trust to support youth studying Horticulture and Agriculture, and to create unique opportunities for partnership and connection within the

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2024 Clash of Colleges, Agri Futures Pathways, & Shearing Championship
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Clash of the Colleges intermediate school briefing.

2023 Canterbury Clash of the Colleges was a resounding success

More than 300 students from eleven schools across the region, from Timaru to Hanmer Springs, participated in a series of engaging and educational modules.  These modules, supported by industry and training organisations coordinated by Agri Futures, provided practical experiences in various aspects of the food and fibre sector, including aquaculture, forestry, dairy, sheep and beef,

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Two students wiring up a fence

Canterbury Clash of the Colleges – expanded line up for 2023!

Agri Futures Clash of the Colleges, a dynamic initiative of the New Zealand Rural Games Trust, is set to take centre stage at the New Zealand Agricultural Show on Wednesday, November 15th. More than 300 students from eleven schools, spanning from Timaru to Hanmer Springs, are gearing up to compete in two rounds of thrilling

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Clash of the Colleges awards presentation

Inspiring the next generation to take up Food and Fibre Careers

A new initiative trialled in Palmerston North and Manawatū is set to motivate, support, and empower more rangatahi (young people) to pursue rewarding food and fibre careers. Agri Futures Ahuwhenua ki te Anamata was established by the New Zealand Rural Games Trust to support youth studying Horticulture and Agriculture at high school, and to create

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Agri Futures logo with young people in the background

Rangatahi interested in Food and fibre careers to descend on Palmy for Agri Futures

Secondary students from the lower and mid-central areas of the North Island interested in careers in food and fibre will be in Palmerston North on Friday, March 10th, for Agri Futures | Ahuwhenua ki te Anamata. The day comprises two events managed by the New Zealand Rural Games Trust: Allflex Clash of the Colleges |

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Student riding a mechanical horse

The 2023 Allflex Clash of the Colleges Champions has been Crowned

Secondary students from the lower and mid-central areas of the North Island interested in careers in food and fibre descended on Palmerston North on Friday, March 10th, for the Allflex Clash of the Colleges | Te Tukinga Kura Tuarua. Managed by the New Zealand Rural Games Trust, the event sees secondary schools compete in a

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