Displaying items by tag: health

Friday, 18 December 2015 07:55

Busting myths about health and safety

WorkSafe has launched a myth-busting series taking aim at the top 10 tall tales doing the rounds about improving health and safety on New Zealand farms.

Published in General News
Sunday, 06 December 2015 10:55

Keeping farmers well and strong

Farmstrong is a fresh initiative to promote the wellbeing of all farmers and growers in New Zealand.

Published in General News
Friday, 27 November 2015 15:43

New campaign emphasises rural drunk drivers

Many people believe drunk drivers have a lower chance of being stopped by police when they drive on rural back roads.

Published in General News
Saturday, 21 November 2015 14:00

Internet connectivity curbs rural isolation

In this digital age people want to interact on all manner of digital devices on a myriad of social media platforms all the time.

Published in Opinion
Monday, 16 November 2015 15:01

World first for Fonterra

Fonterra says its Te Awamutu site has become the first in the world to be awarded the Food Safety System Certification 22000 – Quality, an internationally recognised food safety accreditation.

Published in General News
Thursday, 12 November 2015 12:55

Broadband rollout to rural hospitals complete

All rural public hospitals and integrated family health centres now have access to high speed broadband, says Health Minister Jonathan Coleman and Communications Minister Amy Adams.

Published in General News
Wednesday, 11 November 2015 17:40

Gut health focus spurs food researchers

The Asian middle classes are the target for an AgResearch-led project on gut health.

Published in General News
Wednesday, 11 November 2015 10:34

Cadmium-resistant potatoes for NZ growers

A new line of cadmium-resistant potatoes could give New Zealand potato growers a marketing edge.

Published in General News
Saturday, 17 October 2015 12:33

Looming health crisis in China

China will soon have 200 million people with chronic illnesses and it will demand food with health benefits, said Paul McDonald, pro vice-chancellor at Massey College of Health.

Published in World News
Thursday, 15 October 2015 15:00

‘Health’ foods grow wealth

The development of 10 to 20 more popular health-orientated products such as Fonterra's Anlene would make New Zealand a rich country again, a 'New New Zealand Forum' in Auckland heard this month.

Published in Agribusiness
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