Young Farmer of the Year

Episode 70 – 2025 FMG New Zealand Young Farmer of the Year

In this episode, Sarah Perriam-Lampp chats with 2025 FMG Young Farmer of the Year, Hugh Jackson about the preparation, support and motivation behind his winning campaign - and what’s next for the fourth-generation farmer at home on the farm at Te Akau.

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Emma Poole wins 2023 FMG Young Farmer of the Year

Waikato Bay of Plenty Young Farmer Emma Poole is “absolutely buzzing” after being named the 55th FMG Young Farmer of the Year and making history as the contest’s first-ever female champion.

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Young Farmer of the Year competition “fiercer than ever”

New Zealand Young Farmers chief executive Lynda Coppersmith says Jake Jarman is a fantastic representative for the contest and the agriculture, food and fibres sector.

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First time competitor named FMG Young Farmer of the Year 2021

Jake Jarman, 24, (pictured) has been crowned FMG Young Farmer of the Year 2021, for the contest’s 53rd season. 

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It’s a sell-out!

The 53rd FMG Young Farmer of the Year Awards Ceremony on Saturday July 3 at Wigram Airforce Museum in Christchurch has sold out in record time.

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