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An outbreak of facial eczema (FE) on the West Coast is driving home the need for FE-tolerant genetics, according to a farmer.

Rural health issues will be brought to the Beehive this week.

Researchers are about to begin looking at how to gain the health benefits of drinking raw milk without risking the pitfalls.

The global market for probiotics is an estimated $54 billion per annum, says Dr James Dekker, Fonterra's senior research scientist probiotics.

Fonterra researchers have made a breakthrough chemical imprint for the dairy industry.

Dairy farmers Neil and Glenda Gray are ready to swap the paddock for the tarmac as they prepare for the Farmstrong Fit4Farming Cycle Tour.

There's the last of the summerfruit is to be harvested, but everyone's tired – bringing a heightened risk of accidents in growing operations.

It is generally accepted by society that a glass of red wine is good for your health, but is this just another health myth?

The Fruit in Schools programme will be expanded to include an extra 77 schools, benefiting an additional 13,000 students.

WorkSafe is urging farmers to focus on keeping kids safe on the farm over the summer holidays.