FMG Young Farmer

Seven of New Zealand’s best young farmers prepare to do all-out battle.

Like on any farm, no two days end up quite the same for Young Farmer of the Year finalist Zac Thomas,

Buying a block of land and putting some animals on it is the dream for FMG Young Farmer of the Year finalist Dennis Main

Working alongside his parents has helped FMG Young Farmer of the Year finalist Archie Woodhouse soak up some knowledge before the competition.

Having worked on the farm since he was a kid, George Dodson hopes his experience will put him in a good position in FMG Young Farmer of the Year Grand Final.

In preparation for the FMG YFOY Grand Final, Gareth McKerchar hopes to draw on his different experiences to bring something new. 

FMG Young Farmer of the Year finalist Zayn Jones trained as a graphic designer before he fell in love with the farming lifestyle.

FMG Young Farmer of the Year finalist Caleb Eady grew his passion for farming with the help of the community.

Fun and mad skills the order of the day at 47 NZ Young Farmers give it their all in and around Hamilton.

The FMG Young Farmers of the Year Grand Final Convenors have done everything in their power to make it a final to remember.

Caleb Eady to face six other finalists after being named Northland FMG Young Farmer of the Year.

Zayn Jones will represent Taranaki Manawatū at championship in July.

George Dodson takes Tasman trophy as regionals roll on.

Phoebe Smailes in the field for Tasman FMG Young Farmer of the Year regional competition.

Gareth McKerchar of Pleasant Point is the Aorangi FMG Young Farmer headed for the finals.

‘It was the perfect amount of suffering,’ says Zac Thomas of Mataura.

Season 56 of the annual FMG Young Farmer of the Year competition begins February 9-10 in Dunedin.

Entries for next year’s FMG Young Farmer of the Year contest open.

Seven national finalists will battle it out over three days for the prestigious title.

The trio also scored highest in the Modules and the Agriquiz, taking three of the top awards at the Grand Final awards evening.

This month Emma Poole became the first woman to be named Young Farmer of the Year.

Far south comes up trumps after two days of challenges.

Emma Poole breaks through the grass ceiling to win the FMG Young Farmer of the Year contest.

Regional Junior Young Farmers preparing for the big dance.

Contestants will be tested on their practical skills as well as general knowledge at the AgriKids NZ Grand Final.

A young veterinary student says winning the Taranaki Manawatū FMG Young Farmer of the Year was something he didn’t expect.

Waikato Bay of Plenty FMG Young Farmer of the Year gives credit to her upbringing for setting her up with the skills she has today.

Hailing from the West Coast, Nick O’Connor is representing the Tasman region as he battles it out with his brother.

One thing Southland’s FMG Young Farmer of the Year is keen to improve in the industry is how farmers talk about mental health and wellbeing.

"Whatever happens, I can be proud of the effort I’ve put in over the years. I’m going to go out knowing that I gave it my all."

Growing up on his family’s west coast dairy farm, Aorangi representative Peter O’Connor always knew he wanted to be a dairy farmer.

The cyclone may have put a spanner in the works, but a Hawke’s Bay sheep and beef farmer says it’s not going to stop him putting his best foot forward at the FMG Young Farmer Grand Final.

Twenty-eight FMG Junior Young Farmer of the Year competitors will also compete for a national title, along with 63 AgriKidsNZ competitors from across the country.