The Nightcaps Young Farmers Club member won the Young Farmer of the Year Otago/Southland regional final at the Winton racecourse on Saturday after competing in the event three times previously.
He won more than $10,000 in prizes and will represent Otago/Southland in the the National Bank Young Farmer Competition grand final in Masterton at the end of June.
Mr Peter said he was pleased with the win, and also relieved, as it was his fourth attempt.
"I wasn't too sure how the practical day went and I was a bit concerned about that, but other people were feeling the same." As he answered the questions in the evening session he built "confidence and momentum", he said.
Eight people competed in practical, agri-sports and question-and-answer sections at the regional finals. Nathan Parris, of Tuatapere, was runner-up, with Simon Paterson, of Ranfurly, third, and Craig Moffat, of Clinton, fourth.
Bruce Paterson, of Scotts Gap, won the practical section, and Reuben Hopcroft, of Riverton, won the agrisports event, although Steve Henderson, of Waipahi, was first across the line.
Competition convener Kelly Gentle said she was "rapt" with the support on the day. She was pleased to see such a big crowd attending to support not only the finalists but the entrants in the Agri-teen and Agri-kids events.
"It was really good to see."
Mr Peter said he was looking forward to competing in the grand final.
"I am going to sit down and evaluate where I am and what I need to improve on in the next week. I have had a few people telephone and text me offering their help, like previous winners," he said.
