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Organic milk could offer health benefits, a study suggests, after two reviews of evidence of the potential benefits of organic milk versus conventionally farmed milk.
The study found some differences in nutrient levels: while organic milk had more omega-3 fatty acids, linked to improved heart health, and was slightly higher in iron and vitamin E, it had lower levels of iodine and selenium. Iodine is needed by the body to produce the thyroid hormone, and selenium helps protect against cell damage. Overall levels of saturated fat did not differ between the two production methods.
Forestry Minister Todd McClay has today congratulated the winners of the 2026 Growing Native Forests Champions Awards at Fieldays.
The Government has announced $60,000 to provide one-off grants of $1,000 to each of the 60 New Zealand Young Farmers (NZYF) clubs across the country.
New Zealand’s rural sector has once again demonstrated its generosity, with the second Rural Industry Leaders Dinner, Debate and Auction raising an impressive $400,000 for the Rural Support Trust.
There has been another twist to the Federated Farmers annual election fiasco.
Analysis of decades of research has revealed the implementation of good farming practices plays a critical role in reducing nutrient losses to improve freshwater outcomes.
Yesterday the Government used the opening of Fieldays to announce a major investment, as part of its Land Use Flexibility package, to support a more productive and sustainable future across six sectors including dairy.
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