Bay of Plenty Young Grower of the Year

Bay of Plenty Young Grower of the Year The Bay of Plenty Young Grower competition inspires and recognises young horticulturists' talents.

William Kenna backed it up again in the Horticentre module, where safe and effective spraying was put to the test. From ...
21/06/2026

William Kenna backed it up again in the Horticentre module, where safe and effective spraying was put to the test. From pest identification through to application, this challenge required both knowledge and precision, and William delivered on both fronts 💪🌿

Huge effort from William Kenna in the Apata module, getting hands-on with what it really takes to establish a kiwifruit ...
21/06/2026

Huge effort from William Kenna in the Apata module, getting hands-on with what it really takes to establish a kiwifruit orchard. From posts to planting, this challenge was all about practical skill and attention to detail, and William showed exactly what it takes to build things right from the ground up 👏🌱

Danyon Robertson took out the top spot in the Farmlands module, tackling everything from maturity standards to Brix test...
21/06/2026

Danyon Robertson took out the top spot in the Farmlands module, tackling everything from maturity standards to Brix testing and market clearance. This one was all about understanding quality and making sure fruit is ready to meet export standards, and Danyon absolutely nailed it 🍏✅

Jessie Blattmann led the way in the NZ Avocados module, showing strong practical ability in planting and setting trees u...
21/06/2026

Jessie Blattmann led the way in the NZ Avocados module, showing strong practical ability in planting and setting trees up for success. From site prep through to shelter installation, this was all about care and precision, and Jessie delivered 👏🥑

Nanique Bonthuys took top honours in the Fertco module, applying the Four Rs of fertiliser to real scenarios. Balancing ...
21/06/2026

Nanique Bonthuys took top honours in the Fertco module, applying the Four Rs of fertiliser to real scenarios. Balancing crop needs with environmental care is no easy task, but Nanique showed a great understanding of how to get it right 🌿📊

William Kenna rounded things off by taking out the speech module, delivering a confident and clear presentation under pr...
21/06/2026

William Kenna rounded things off by taking out the speech module, delivering a confident and clear presentation under pressure. Being able to communicate ideas is just as important as technical skill, and William proved that on stage 🗣️✨

Nanique Bonthuys impressed the judges in the Innovation Challenge with a fresh idea that brought real value and creativi...
21/06/2026

Nanique Bonthuys impressed the judges in the Innovation Challenge with a fresh idea that brought real value and creativity to the table. This one was all about thinking differently and pushing the industry forward, and Nanique did exactly that 💡✨

A big performance from Danyon Robertson in the KVH biosecurity module, working through real orchard scenarios and making...
21/06/2026

A big performance from Danyon Robertson in the KVH biosecurity module, working through real orchard scenarios and making quick decisions to protect the industry. From identifying risks to managing them effectively, this was sharp thinking under pressure at its best 🌿🛑

William Kenna came out on top in the MPI and Ballance environmental module, showing a strong understanding of how orchar...
21/06/2026

William Kenna came out on top in the MPI and Ballance environmental module, showing a strong understanding of how orchard practices impact soil, water, and the wider environment. A great example of thinking beyond the orchard and into the future of the industry 🌏🌱

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