The Young Plant Producer competition offers a unique opportunity for our industry’s rising stars to grow their careers and become the leaders of tomorrow.
Young Plant Producer* is an annual competition organised by NZ Plant Producers Inc.
The two-day event challenges competitors on their skills in:
- plant science and propagation
- biosecurity and irrigation
- technology and business acumen
- public speaking.
The finalists receive an invaluable boost of experience, industry insight, and mentorship, plus the chance to win a $4000 fund to advance their career through further training and/or travel .
The winner also gains automatic entry to the Young Horticulturist of the Year award where they compete against finalists from the entire horticulture sector, vying for a prize pool worth more than $20,000.
*Note that the competition was called Young Achiever of the Year until 2023.
Could you be featured here 2025?
If you are currently in your twenties and work in plant production, think about applying for Young Plant Producer 2025.
Applications will open in April so watch this space.
Cover Image 2023 Winner Lydia O’Dowd
