10 Jul 2023

First female Young Farmer of the Year crowned

From Morning Report, 7:18 am on 10 July 2023

A Waikato Bay of Plenty farmer is 'buzzing' after being named the 55th Young Farmer of the Year and making history as the competition's first female champion.

Emma Poole says a long chain of women had given her the confidence to give it a go.

She spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.