Decades ago, it wasn't possible to sit outside a Canberra cafe on the footpath and enjoy a bite to eat without your meal being overtaken by unwelcome diners. Mr Feehan, a dung beetle expert, said using the beetles as a biological resource in pasture land was both effective for improving soil quality and cheaper in the long run for farmers …
Dung beetles could be the best pound-for-pound farm workers in the world. Key points: Farmers on WA's south coast have been setting up their own on-farm dung beetle nurseries Dung beetles are known to have multiple environmental benefits Farmers expect to save thousands on input costs by building dung beetle populations The beetles provide more than just manure management — …
A masterclass on dung beetle farming has caused a stir among a group of East Gippsland farmers, who are embracing the chance to learn how to trap dung beetles and build the nurseries needed to breed them to deal with excess farm manure. Key points: Dung beetles clear grazing pastures of dung, incorporating nutrients and helping water permeate the soil …
A new north African species of poo-eating dung beetle has been imported into Australia to fill seasonal and geographic gaps and help livestock producers improve pasture health and productivity. Key points: Dung beetles reduce run-off from livestock dung and recycle the nutrients back into the soil It is estimated dung beetles contribute more than a billion dollars in environmental and …