Sponsorships

We’re proud to back initiatives that support rural communities, grow knowledge, and strengthen the future of Kiwi agriculture.

Celebrating young Kiwi farmers

For more than 30 years, we’ve loved connecting with the next generation through the FMG Young Farmer of the Year competitions, as well as AgriKids and Junior Young Farmer comps. It’s a highlight on the rural calendar and our keen agri managers are right in the thick of it each year.

About Young Farmer awards

Supporting women in primary industries

The Agri-Women’s Development Trust helps women in farming to grow their leadership skills. We also support our shareholders, staff, and rural communities through nationwide professional and personal development courses.

About the Agri-Women’s Trust

Helping agri initiatives thrive from grass roots

Mount Albert Grammar School Farm

Helping to deliver agri-focused education to secondary school students in the heart of Auckland.

About the farm

Massey Agricultural Awards

Recognising the year’s top-achieving agriculture students.

About the awards

Ravensdown Agricultural Communicator of the Year

This prestigious award recognises strong communicators in the ag sector.

About the award

Canterbury West Coast Air Rescue

This life-saving emergency service is always on call, helping many rural farmers in the region.

About air rescue

Otago Southland Rescue Helicopter Trust

This emergency service is always ready to respond, providing vital support to rural communities in Otago.

About the Trust

Lincoln University Food & Fibre Awards

Celebrating the success of top-performing students in this feild.

About the awards

Grassroots

You can find us sponsoring dog trials, winter feed competitions, A&P shows and bull sales across the country.

Backing events and conferences

Massey University

Grasslands Conference

New Zealand Groundspread Fertiliser Association Conference

How to apply for Ravensdown sponsorship

Here’s a few tips to keep in mind when applying for sponsorship and who to send things to. Make sure you give this a good read before sending your application to us.

What we look for 

Can you say ‘yes’ to one or more of these questions?
Does your initiative:
- Connect rural communities to help them prosper?
- Support better environmental outcomes for farmers?
- Promote a sustainable farming business for future generations?
- Promote innovation within the farming community? 
We also consider:
- Whether or not the opportunity complements our current sponsorship portfolio.
- What unique promotional opportunities exist.
- Where the creative opportunities are for us to add value to your event, activity or programme.
- The ability to consider regular support and the long-term impact of the opportunity.
Note: We only support opportunities based in New Zealand.
How to apply for sponsorship
When sending us a proposal, please supply:
- How your opportunity aligns with our brand (see ‘what we look for’ above)
- Clear details on the event or opportunity, including investment.
- Information regarding any other sponsors on board.
- Applications can take up to four weeks to consider (and possibly longer if the opportunity is larger in scale). We’ll reply in writing whether the proposal is accepted or declined.
Submit your proposal to:
Full sponsorship guidelines