Tasmania's Top Young Farmers Set to Battle it Out at the State Final

A Tough Day of Competition

Competitors were tested across six demanding modules — Sheep Dogs, UTV/Side by Side, Irrigation, Agribusiness, Building, and Potato Identification — pushing their practical skills, technical knowledge, and decision-making under pressure.

William Lyon took out top spot on the day with a commanding score of 467.9 out of 600.

Meet Our Top Ten Finalists

Congratulations to the ten competitors heading to the State Final:

• William Lyon
• Zac Leonard
• Chelsea Rayner
• Mitchell Grey
• Sarah O'Grady
• Daniel Gladwell
• Jessica Richards
• Sarah Mather
• Sam Pini
• Roderick Murchison

Why This Competition Matters

The Young Farmer of the Year competition plays a vital role in celebrating and developing the next generation of agricultural talent in Tasmania. It gives young people working in farming a platform to showcase their skills, build confidence, and connect with peers and industry leaders — all while shining a light on the diversity and importance of Tasmanian agriculture, from livestock and cropping to the state's unique industries.

Come Along to the State Final

Our ten finalists will go head-to-head on 22nd August 2026, facing a fresh set of practical challenges designed to test the breadth of skills required of the modern Tasmanian farmer.

Members of the public and industry supporters are warmly invited to come along and cheer on this year's finalists as they compete for the title of Tasmania's Young Farmer of the Year.

• Saturday August 22nd
• Quercus Park, Carrick
• Competition from 8:30am 

The competition to be followed by the Young Farmer Dinner. Limited State Final Dinner Tickets are Available HERE

We look forward to seeing you there!