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2024 FMG Junior Young Farmer of the Year winners Hayden Drummond and Shamus Young.
A duo from Otago Boys’ High School in Dunedin have been awarded the FMG Junior Young Farmers of the Year.
Shamus Young (18) and Hayden Drummond (17) secured the title at the FMG Young Farmer of the Year Grand Final in Hamilton over the weekend.
Their quick thinking, practical know-how and farming skills earned praise from judges as they successfully navigated the high-pressure challenges thrown their way.
“We’re really excited,” says Drummond. “We put a lot of work into this.”
The competition was fierce, with 13 other teams from schools across Aotearoa rolling up their sleeves in a bid to secure the coveted title.
Young and Drummond won both the farmlet and face-off challenges and dominated the quickfire quiz rounds and practical farming race with their agricultural knowledge. Both have a background in fourth-generation farming.
Young says he’s pleased the hard work has paid off.
“The competition is so broad, so you’ve got to do well at everything,” he says.
“It’s always a good feeling to represent your region and school, and do them both proud,” Drummond says.
The FMG Young Farmer of the Year Contest is supported by FMG, Ravensdown, WorkSafe, Ministry for Primary Industries, Milwaukee, Woolworths, Honda, Lincoln University, Massey University, PTS Logistics, New Holland and Bushbuck.
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