Brocoli could help slow ageing process

"Growers of broccoli would have to be rubbing their hands together at the moment. Researchers are making all sorts of claims about the vegetable, most of which would encourage people to eat a little more of the "green delight." They say there's more than one reason to bolt...

Farmnews

Any young single women who are in search of love, and who fancy a farmer could do well to get hold of the latest edition of the Australian Women's Weekly.

Horsetalk

A New Zealand bred horse has won a prestigious endurance ride in Dubai. Dell Hama, with rider Salem Rashed bin Ghadeyer, won the 2008 Dubai World Challenge in a time of 4:55:54. The combination made a remarkable recovery after leaving the last vet gate well behind the...

Farmnews

"Elworthy, MIAG popular at field daysIf any site at the Waimumu field days drew the crowds in today it was No. 8 - the Meat Industry Action Group's site. Sheep and beef farmers flocked to the site to hear South Canterbury farmer and businessman Forbes Elworthy speak."

Cough mixture appears limited use

"Alert parents know that small children should not take over-the-counter cough medications. Now researchers say the stuff might not help adults much, either. Over-the-counter medicine is commonly and casually used by millions of cold sufferers every year, but there is no...

Cloned milk and cloned meat OK, says FDA

" While the FDA might say the meat and milk is safe not everyone is so sure. Several major meat processors are holding off on the technology. Smithfield Foods, said it isn't so sure the technology is quite there yet, reiterating its position that the company isn't...