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We drink milk for the calcium: the mineral makes your bones stronger, muscles healthier (including in your heart) and helps blood to clot.
Now, researchers at the University of Wisconsin-Madison have discovered they can boost calcium levels in milk by giving cows regular injections of the hormone serotonin, a chemical messenger that among other things is linked to feelings of happiness. If you think the life of a modern milk cow is already pretty happy—lounging in green fields under clear blue skies—think again. With the rise of factory farming, most overseas cows don’t get to see a lot of green pastures.
Chinese textile company Saibosi has partnered with Wools of New Zealand to put the 'farm to floor' story of New Zealand wool rugs on screen for its customers.
Showcasing the huge range of new technologies and science that is now available was one of the highlights at last week's National Fieldays.
Coby Warmington, 29, a farm manager at Waima Topu Beef near Hokianga was named at the winner of the 2025 Ahuwhenua Young Maori Farmer Award for sheep and beef.
Northlanders scooped the pool at this year's prestigious Ahuwhenua Trophy Awards - winning both the main competition and the young Maori farmer award.
Red meat farmers are urging the Government to act on the growing number of whole sheep and beef farm sales for conversion to forestry, particularly carbon farming.
The days of rising on-farm inflation and subdued farmgate prices are coming to an end for farmers, helping lift confidence.
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