Christchurch consultant winner of Aorangi Young Farmer title

Rural consultant Cam Black will represent the Aorangi region in the Young Farmer of the Year grand final in Invercargill in July. Photo: Supplied

Christchurch rural consultant Cam Black (25) won the Aorangi FMG Young Farmer of the Year title at the Waimate showgrounds on Saturday.

He took on seven challengers in a long day of challenges and came out on top.

"I'm stunned and really excited," he said.

Mr Black is a member of the Hinds Young Farmers Club, which he joined as an Ashburton banker.

The Massey University agricultural science graduate grew up on a Southland sheep and beef farm and now works for New Zealand Agri Brokers.

He will go on to the national final in Invercargill in July.

"Competing in a grand final in the 50th year of the contest in the province where I grew up is going to be quite special," he said.