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 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 …