All posts tagged "health"
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1.3KNews and ViewsUnhealthy food choices pushed to youngsters on websites
Many food websites are using sophisticated marketing to target and engage children and adolescents to market unhealthy food choices.
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1.7KFast FactsEnjoy food safely over summer
The Ministry for Primary Industries is reminding people of the importance of the 3C’s – Clean, Cook and Chill – to make...
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1.3KRuralGas heater link to child illness
Gas heaters used for home heating have been found to increase the risk of respiratory illnesses in young children, according to research...
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1.5KAgribusinessHigh performance mānuka creates revenue stream for hill country farmers
Hill country landowners need to act now to get their hands on high performance mānuka seedlings that could see them reaping the...
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1.5KFast FactsFonterra milk for schools changing milk drinking habits
Research by the University of Auckland shows that 12 per cent more kiwi kids are meeting recommended daily dairy consumption guidelines since...
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1.2KFast FactsAre dairy fats beneficial for good health?
For decades, experts advised people to reduce their fat intake, however they now agree that fats are actually beneficial for people’s health,...
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1.2KFast FactsNational approach to tackle tramp ant threat in Australia
A two day workshop to develop a National Tramp Ants Biosecurity Plan begins in Brisbane, Australia. “Tramp ants, including the red imported...
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1.4KFast FactsWestern Australian farmers keep close eye on their sheep
A pilot study that involved surveying sheep disease on four farms in the eastern wheatbelt of Western Australia has shown how regularly...
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1.1KFast FactsNutrition experts urge us to protect teen bones for life
Give your teenage girls 2-3 serves of dairy a day to ensure they have strong healthy bones for life.
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1.1KNews and ViewsFishers advised not to consume shellfish from lower Hawkesbury River
The NSW Department of Primary Industries (DPI) advises that high levels of a harmful algae species, Alexandrium catenella, have recently been detected...
Farmer feedback results in much needed changes to wintering rules https://t.co/SUxsEZblcx
Rabobank survey shows continued strong growth in farm staff pay https://t.co/DORboHdfW8
International workers will help address dairy staff shortage https://t.co/Uz0hz7PFjQ