Waikato farmer Hugh Jackson named Young Farmer of the Year

Sunday 6 July 2025 · 2 outlets · 3 reports · updated Mon 7 Jul 2025, 5:00am

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Hugh Jackson, a 26-year-old farmer from Te Akau, has been crowned the 57th FMG Young Farmer of the Year. The award was presented on Saturday night during a grand final held in Invercargill.

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1. NZ HeraldSun 6 Jul 2025, 11:41am

   Waikato-Bay of Plenty’s Hugh Jackson crowned Young Farmer of the Year (opens in new tab)

2. Waikato TimesSun 6 Jul 2025, 1:01pm

   Waikato farmer named FMG Young Farmer of the Year in Southland (opens in new tab)

   • From Te Akau to top farming title (opens in new tab) Mon 7 Jul 2025, 5:00am