Tom Slee wins Young Farmer of the Year

Tom Slee becomes his family’s third Young Farmer of the Year winner.

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Home / The CountryThe Country5 Jul, 2026 10:39 PM3 mins to read Dairy farmer Tom Slee has been crowned the 2026 FMG Young Farmer of the Year. Dairy farmer Tom Slee has been crowned the 2026 FMG Young Farmer of the Year.Otago Southland Young Farmer Tom Slee has been crowned the 2026 FMG Young Farmer of the Year.The 29-year-old dairy farmer claimed the title on Saturday evening following a fiercely contested competition against six other regional champions at the grand final held in New Plymouth.

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