The Competitions Committee, elected annually, runs a programme of 18 competitions throughout the year. Starting with Clay Pigeon Shooting in September, the competitions calendar includes traditional rural skills such as sheep shearing, fence erecting and stock judging, as well as others such as sports and public speaking which promote personal and social development.

Competitions often involve many sub categories, for example County Rally has 51 classes including competitions as diverse as Lamb Judging and Jelly Decorating. As a result, there is ‘something for everyone’ and all young farmers will be involved in competitions at some point during the year.​