The FMG Young Farmer of the Year competition kicked off over last weekend, with 400 young farmers competing in more than 22 events nationwide.
The Manawatu contestants competed on Saturday for the right to progress into the Taranaki Manawatu Regional Final.
Participants had to complete various modules under a 9-minute timelimit.
The day was held at Massey University's Keebles Farm in Linton.