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Welcome to the home of the Ford Ranger NZ Rural Games - held on the 2nd weekend of March in Palmy!

05/11/2026

Introducing one of our Agri Futures Scholarship recipients, Audrey Hall! 📊 Agribusiness & Accounting

Raised on a dairy farm in Alfredton before moving to a 930-hectare beef and sheep farm, Audrey (St Matthew's Collegiate School - SMCS) is a school prefect and Head of R***e Shooting. She will
study a Bachelor of Commerce (Agriculture and Professional Accounting) at Lincoln University.

Our Agri Futures Scholarships empower dedicated young people from rural communities across Aotearoa to pursue their higher education and career ambitions in the primary sector. 🌱📈

04/11/2026

Introducing one of our Agri Futures Scholarship recipients, Tayla Bain! 🤠 Rodeo & Farm Management

Growing up on a beef-finishing farm in Outram, Tayla (Taieri College) has contributed to fundraising and running rodeos at her local Outram and Madbull clubs for over 5 years. She will study a Bachelor of Commerce in Agriculture at Lincoln University with goals of becoming a farm manager.

Our Agri Futures Scholarships empower dedicated young people from rural communities across Aotearoa to pursue their higher education and career ambitions in the primary sector. 🌱🤠

03/11/2026

Introducing one of our Agri Futures Scholarship recipients, Mackayla Anderson! 🐾 Rural Animal Care

Mackayla from Mosgiel (Taieri College) discovered her passion for agriculture through her cousins' farm and gained practical work experience on a sheep and beef farm. She will study Rural Animal Healthcare at Telford to become a qualified rural animal technician.

Our Agri Futures Scholarships empower dedicated young people from rural communities across Aotearoa to pursue their higher education and career ambitions in the primary sector. 🌱🐾

02/11/2026

🏆 Who will take home the 2027 Ford NZ Rural Sports Supreme Award?

This year, Jack Jordan took home both the Ford New Zealand Rural Sports Supreme Award and PTS Logistics New Zealand Rural Sportsman of the Year.

Now, it's your turn to recognise the people making their mark on New Zealand rural sport.

Nominations are now open for the Ford , with finalists announced in February.

Join us on Friday 12th March at the Awapuni Racecourse as we celebrate the athletes, officials and volunteers who inspire and contribute to New Zealand rural sorts.

👉 Nominate now at www.ruralsports.co.nz

02/11/2026

Introducing one of our Agri Futures Scholarship recipients, Niamh Hawe! 🩺 Young Farmers & Veterinary Ambitions

Niamh from Rakaia (Ashburton College) placed 2nd at the Aorangi FMG Junior Young Farmer regional final and 11th at the National Finals! As co-leader of her school's Young Farmers Club, she will study a Bachelor of Veterinary Science (Pre-Selection) at Massey University.

Our Agri Futures Scholarships empower dedicated young people from rural communities across Aotearoa to pursue their higher education and career ambitions in the primary sector. 🌱🩺

01/11/2026

Introducing one of our Agri Futures Scholarship recipients, Amelia Hogan! 🏡 Rural Valuation & Land Management

Raised on a 600-hectare sheep and beef farm in Waituna West, Amelia (FAHS Feilding High School) is Deputy House Leader, an Ag/Hort Committee member, and a four-year Clash of the Colleges competitor. Amelia will study Land and Property Management (Rural Valuation) at Lincoln University.

Our Agri Futures Scholarships empower dedicated young people from rural communities across Aotearoa to pursue their higher education and career ambitions in the primary sector. 🌱🏡

31/10/2026

Introducing one of our Agri Futures Scholarship recipients, Tommy McBeth! 🌲 Forestry Science & Rugby

Growing up on his family's farm in Rotorua and attending a small country school of just 40 students, Tommy is now Co-Head of Hostel, Head of Ngongotaha House at Rotorua Boys' High School, and plays for the 1st XV. Tommy will study Forestry Science at the University of Canterbury.

Our Agri Futures Scholarships empower dedicated young people from rural communities across Aotearoa to pursue their higher education and career ambitions in the primary sector. 🌱🌲

30/10/2026

Introducing one of our Agri Futures Scholarship recipients, Georgia Bell! 🌾 Sheep & Beef / Academic Excellence

Raised on a sheep and beef farm in Haka Valley, South Canterbury, Georgia attends Craighead Diocesan School, Timaru NZ where she serves as Sports Prefect and has achieved NCEA Levels 1 and 2 with Excellence endorsements. She will study a Bachelor of Agriculture at Lincoln University.

Our Agri Futures Scholarships empower dedicated young people from rural communities across Aotearoa to pursue their higher education and career ambitions in the primary sector. 🌱📚

29/10/2026

Introducing one of our Agri Futures Scholarship recipients, Campbell Bassett! 🏆 Clash of the Colleges Champion

Raised on his family's dairy farm in Wairarapa, Campbell is Head Boy at Rathkeale College and has led his school to three consecutive Clash of the Colleges senior victories! Having achieved NCEA Excellence in every agriculture assessment, Campbell will study a Bachelor of Agriculture at Lincoln University.

Our Agri Futures Scholarships empower dedicated young people from rural communities across Aotearoa to pursue their higher education and career ambitions in the primary sector. 🌱🥛

28/10/2026

Introducing one of our Agri Futures Scholarship recipients, Victoria Roskam! 🐮 Animal Healthcare & Fencing

Raised on her family's dairy farm in Okauia, Victoria (Matamata College) has worked on the farm since she was big enough to fit gumboots. After sustaining a traumatic brain injury in 2024, she rebuilt her confidence through rural sport, placing 2nd at the 2026 Waikato/Bay of Plenty Regional Fencing Competition! Victoria will study Rural Animal Healthcare at Telford.

Our Agri Futures Scholarships empower dedicated young people from rural communities across Aotearoa to pursue their higher education and career ambitions in the primary sector. 🌱🩺

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