Federated Farmers Podcast
A podcast for Kiwi farmers to stay up to date with the latest news and views shaping the future of farming in New Zealand. Tune in every fortnight as we take a deep dive into the big issues. Hosted by Ben Chapman-Smith.
Federated Farmers Podcast
Hugh Jackson on farming, balance and backing himself | EP 47
A month since he won the prestigious NZ Young Farmer of the Year Award, we catch up with Hugh Jackson to find out how he’s feeling about the win and get to know a bit better.
We dig into his background, his personal goals, his mental health story, his passion for the Young Farmers organisation, and what makes him tick. We also talk about winning the award, including some of the strategies he employed as part of his preparation, and we also hear about the trip to Tanzania he’s just returned from, and, interestingly, how the name on his birth certificate isn’t Hugh Jackson.
Links
Hugh Jackson crowned 2025 FMG Young Farmer of the Year
FMG Young Farmer of the Year - Video