Gareth McKerchar is back in the running for the FMG Young Farmer of the Year title after securing victory in the Aorangi Regional Final.

McKerchar, 26, was announced as the winner of the Aorangi FMG Young Farmer of the Year for the second year in a row on Saturday evening, after spending the day competing in a series of challenges at the Ashburton A&P Showgrounds.

This win qualifies him for his second Grand Final appearance, having previously competed in 2024, where he finished third overall.

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