New Zealand
Consultation opens on infant formula proposals
Food safety minister Nikki Kaye has announced the opening of consultation on measures that aim to ensure the robustness of New Zealand’s assurance system for infant formula exports.
Archives for July 9, 2014
Protein-rich wheat could open new markets
Australian high-protein wheat could be ‘industry standard’ in 10 years
Australian scientists are close to releasing a new batch of protein-rich wheat suitable for harvesting in low-quality soil, giving growers in Australia and parts of China and Africa—the opportunity to produce quality dough for bread-making.
Australia
Tough year has seen veg growers’ profits plunge by more than 90%
Australian vegetable growers are continuing to do it tough, with average profits plummeting, according to the latest data released by the Australian Bureau of Agricultural Resource Economics and Sciences (Abares).
New Zealand
Cities with fluoridated water see half the tooth decay among kids
Children who live in New Zealand cities where fluoride is not added to the water supply have up to 95% more tooth decay than those where fluoridation is the norm.