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TLU SA is expanding its successful Young Farmer of the Year competition by introducing, for the first time in 2026, a Youth Farmer of the Year competition for primary and high school learners.
The project gives young people the opportunity, already at school level, to develop their entrepreneurial spirit, creativity and sense of responsibility through practical agricultural and food projects.
“The TLU SA Young Farmer of the Year has, year after year, proven to be a powerful platform to showcase young people’s talent and innovation,” says Bennie van Zyl, general manager of TLU SA. “We see great value in extending these opportunities to schools and exposing children from a young age to the principles of sustainable agriculture and entrepreneurship.”
Exciting new platform for schools and young people
The Youth Farmer of the Year project focuses on developing children’s problem-solving skills, creative thinking and sense of responsibility, even on a small scale. Participants demonstrate that farming is not only about large farms, but about ideas, planning and sustainable action that creates value for their communities.
“It is important to us that children learn early how to apply ideas in practice and take responsibility,” Van Zyl adds. “This project is a step towards inspiring the next generation of innovators and leaders in agriculture.”
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The Youth Farmer of the Year competition promises to be an exciting new platform for schools and young people to showcase their ideas and skills to a wider audience.
Examples of practical projects related to agriculture, food production or sustainable resource management include vegetable and herb gardens, small livestock farming, beekeeping, jam, dried fruit, biltong and food processing, among others.
Click here to read more about the Youth Farmer of the Year competition and how to enter.
- All participants who are minors must have written permission from a parent or legal guardian, including consent for the use of photos and videos for media and promotional purposes.
- The closing date for the competition is 2 August, and the winner will be announced on 2 September.
