In rural news ..
A group of New Zealand scientists have discovered some proteins found in sheep wool, can be used to improve the health of animals and potentially human beings.
17 August 2018
They're emphasising it could be some time before it leads to new health product's available on our shelves.
AgResearch's Leader for Food and Bio-based Products, Dr Jolon Dyer, expects animals to benefit first.
Poison drops on New Zealand's largest farm have been suspended after scores of red deer died in a 1080 operation targeting possums.
Deer hunters self-funded an aerial survey of the historic 180 thousand hectare Molesworth Station in the South Island.
That was after fears a 1080 drop in October last year had unintentionally wiped out as many as 345 red deer.
A Manawatu share milker has written a children's book, called Midnight Moovers, to shine some positive light on farmers.
Author Amy Gemmell says it's a story that shows many farmers care about their cows and a healthy environment.
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