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Dung beetles get down and dirty

The humble dung beetle has come a long way from being worshipped as the scarab by the pharaohs of ancient Egypt. But in Australia circa 2012 it is proving it is still worth its weight in gold as it sets about dealing with a major issue.

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Dung beetles get down and dirty

The reintroduction of a dung beetle species into the Barkly Tablelands region in the Northern Territory is expected to deliver significant long term benefits for the Anthony Lagoon and Eva Downs Cattle...

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A growing series of reports, each focused on a key discussion point for the farming sector, brought to you by the Kondinin team.

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