Hamish DarlingOne of the main benefits of entering the Central Otago Young Fruit Grower of the Year competition, is confidence, co-ordinator Grant McKay says. He urged young people in the industry to think about entering the competition, which would be held at the Otago Polytechnic's campus at Bannockburn on May 24. Entrants must be working full time in the fruit industry or be closely associated with it, and must be 30 years of age or under on December 31, 2019. They must also have completed three years practical work experience in the fruit industry. The winner of the Central Otago competition will go forward to the Young Grower of the Year competition in Bay Park, Mt Maunganui, October 1 and 2.

Source: Otago Daily Times March 27, 2019 15:33 UTC