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Semex On Farm Challenge

Competition proudly sponsored by: Semex NZ

The Semex On-Farm Challenge 2025 is back for another big year!

The Semex National Jersey On Farm Challenge will be judged on farm. This year’s Competition will see Nigel Riddell travel the country to view Jerseys put forward by members of all herd sizes. At the conclusion of judging, results will be analysed and Regional Results announced six weeks after receiving results at the JerseyNZ office. Presentations for National placegetters will be made at the Annual Conference in Canterbury in April, 2026.

Team Classes – the Fauvel Trophy will be awarded to the highest pointed cow in the National Teams Challenge and the Richard Gibson Memorial Challenge Trophy will be awarded to the overall Teams winner.

Enter for a chance to WIN Semex product vouchers:

  • Regional team winners receive $100 for first place in their region
  • National team winners and receiver of the Richard Gibson Memorial Challenge Trophy receive $200 for first place and $150 for second
  • National Conformation winners will receive $300 for first place and $150 for second (in each class)
  • Overall National Supreme Conformation winner will receive $500
  • Overall National Supreme Semex Cow winner will receive $500

For the teams challenge, members will be advised by email on Monday 13 October of the cutoff 10% for BW and PW following the AE run.

JerseyNZ is very fortunate to have the continued support of Semex New Zealand as a major sponsor and we thank them for their continued support.

Our thanks also to the JerseyNZ Governance Development Programme for sponsoring the Youth winners and to Link Livestock for the sponsorship of the Autumn-born classes.

Entries close Friday 24 October 2025

Download the ENTRY FORM HERE or enter via our online form below:

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Historical Results:

Semex Jersey On-Farm Challenge 2024 Results

Semex Jersey On-Farm Challenge 2023 Results