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Why dung beetles are disappearing and what farmers can do to protect them

Dung beetles are a farmer’s best friend, but they are facing many challenges for survival

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Why dung beetles are disappearing and what farmers can do to protect them

Dung beetles are vital to the farmland ecosystem, but they are increasingly under threat from a range of pressures. This was the message from dung beetle expert Sally-Ann Spence at a farmer cluster meeting...

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