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Discovery trip 2009
New Zealand
20th May to 13th July
Discovery Programme
Rhydian Dafydd Owen
Discovery Programme
• Applied to go on exchange with the
Discovery Programme 2009 of NFYFC.
• Go to Stratford Upon Avon to NFU Mutual
head quarters to have an interview
• New Zealand exchange 2 months from
20th of May to 13th of July.
• The Discovery programme is run by the
National Federation of Young Farmers
Clubs.
Regions Of Young Farmers
• There are 7
regions in New
Zealand in which
the Young Farmers
are divided.
• In 2009 they
achieved 1000
members.
• The age of Young
Farmers is from 16
to 31.
Aorangi
• Aorangi is north east of the South Island of NZ.
• The Canterbury plains which is the flattest land in NZ
are in this region.
• Industry has changed from sheep to dairy and
cropping.
• Farm land is heavily irrigated with big centre pivot
spraying water on the land.
• Christchurch is the biggest city in the region.
• Took part in pest destruction weekend which was a
competition between clubs to see who could shoot the
most animals.
Otago/Southland
• This region covers the south of the South Island of NZ.
• Climate is much colder more rain fall and landscape
more mountainous.
• A lot of beef and sheep farmers but in recent years
many have converted to dairy because of high pay
out.
• Fiordland National Park is the biggest National Park in
NZ
• The largest city is Invercargill.
• Queenstown is a popular destination for tourist
because it was the first bungy jump site also there is
white water rafting, skiing and many other activities.
• The Speights brewery is situated in the region.
Tasman
• This region covers the north west coast of the
South Island of NZ.
• Large areas of forests and mountains.
• The west cost gets 5m of rain.
• Farm land is flipped upside down and made
into humps and hollows to cope with the rain.
• The Marlborough area is the largest wine
making area in NZ with large vineyards
covering the landscape
East Coast
• This region covers east of the North Island.
• Large sheep stations and deer farms.
• The Tui brewery is situated in the region which
is a popular North Island beer.
• Visited a once a day dairy farm.
• Lake Taupo the biggest lake in NZ is in this
region.
• Visited a thermal power station which generates
power from hot springs in the ground.
Taranaki/Manawatu
• This region covers south west of the North Island of
NZ
• Taranaki is a traditional strong dairy area.
• The region has the biggest milk processing plant in
the Southern Hemisphere.
• The biggest city in the region is Wellington which is
the capital of NZ.
• Mount Taranaki is the biggest in the region and still is
an active volcano.
• Some of the beaches in Taranaki have black sand
because of a volcanic eruption.
Waikato/BOP
• This region covers the middle of the North
Island of NZ starting from the west cost.
• Biggest city in the region is Hamilton.
• Rotorua is a popular location for tourist with
spas, hot springs and a lot of Maori culture.
• Went black water rafting at the Waitomo
Caves where we abseiled down to the caves
and went round the underground rivers.
• Dairying is the main industry in the region.
Northen
• This region covers the north of the North Island of NZ.
• Treaty of Waitangi (1840) was signed here. Where the
Maori signed off their land to the white people.
• This region has tropical climate because it is close to
the equator.
• Went sand bugging on the sand dunes around the
coast.
• Lot of forestry in the region with the native kauri tree
famous for it’s size.
• Main farming industry is dairying with a lot of people
milking all year round. Also some bull beef farms and a
bit of sheep.
Hosts
18 host in the 2 months
Farming Practises
• Big differences in farming practises between UK and
NZ.
• NZ farmers are more focused on a grassland system.
• Most dairy farms milk from end of July to beginning of
May and have two months when the cows are dry.
• All animals are wintered outside because of the type of
animal and the climate.
• A lot of irrigation is used to grow grass and crops.
• More focus on the heard than the individual animal.
• Majority of farm produce is exported to the rest of the
world.
Life Style in New Zealand
• Only 4 million living in NZ and the majority live
in the cities especially Auckland.
• Very laid back attitude.
• Because of the landscape there are many
outdoor activities e.g. skiing, claiming,
kayaking, canoeing, cycling.
• Rugby is the number one sport.
• Maori culture is very important to the people of
NZ.
Grand Final
Young Farmers Grand Final
• The National Bank Young Farmer Contest is the flagship event for
Young Farmers in New Zealand up to 400 contestants battle it out
for the top spot through out the regions.
• The idea for the Young Farmer Contest came from a quiz show at an
agricultural university in California.
• The first Contest was in 1969 this was a quiz to challenge Young
Farmers.
• Practical field activities were added to the contest after six years to
ensure the contest represented all-round farming ability.
• Sponsorships have continued to grow and in 2009 the winner would
get up to $90.000 NZ dollars worth of prises.
• Contest is televised live and has become a big event.
Conclusion
• A great way to see the
real NZ through staying
with members of NZ
Young Farmers.
• Discovering new farming
practises and broadening
farming knowledge.
• Making new friends and
meeting interesting
people.