29-year-old former marketer Robin Buser competes in the Waikato Bay of Plenty FMG Young Farmer of the Year Regional Final.

29-year-old Robin Buser, a former marketer, is competing in the Waikato Bay of Plenty FMG Young Farmer of the Year Regional Final, taking place 5-6 April at Kerepehi Domain. This is the sixth regional competition in the series, with 43% first-time entrants, highlighting growing interest in agriculture among younger generations. The contest leads to the FMG Young Farmer of the Year Grand Final in July.