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Tom Slee Wins 2026 FMG Young Farmer of the Year | Auckland News
Tom Slee, a 29-year-old dairy farmer from Otago Southland, has stunned the nation by winning the 2026 FMG Young Farmer of the Year title after a fierce battle against six regional champions. He’s not just a first-time winner—he’s carrying on a family legacy, following his father and uncle who both held the crown decades ago, and marking the first time the trophy has returned to Otago since 2018. His victory was sealed with a buzzer-beating performance in the agri-knowledge quiz, echoing his dad’s historic win, and he also dominated agri-business, walking away with over $90,000 in prizes. But…
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