Competition details for under 18s

We are looking for innovative ideas that show how you’d like to see your food grown by 2032.

Your entry should:

• Demonstrate how your innovation will address local community issues, e.g. food security and environmental challenges.
• Demonstrate how you would engage with your local community and broader networks.
• Make considerations around any aspects of farm safety.

How to enter

One YFC member under 18 – or three club members who are under 18 – should submit a mood board to demonstrate your business idea. This can be provided on video, PowerPoint or media of your choice to convey your business idea.

To enter, you must be a current YFC member and all entries must be submitted by December 31, 2025 using the online form. Under 18s must also ask a parent or guardian to complete a consent form to give permission for them to take part.

More support

Get help from a range of podcasts available from the NFYFC Agricultural Knowledge Hub and in particular, Empowering Your Journey to Forge the Future You Want.

Useful links and resources to support you and for developing skills in business planning can also be found here.

Prizes:

The winner (s) will receive:

• Free place(s) for the NFYFC Youth Forum Activity Weekend 2026
• Free TIAH membership
• Principles in Sustainable Land Management, Improving Soil Health Series or any of the other courses BASIS has on the Classroom list here. (Arrangements will be made for parental consent for online courses).

Thank to Defra for supporting the Business Innovation Challenge