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Discover the power of dung beetles

Date: Thursday 13 November 2025
Time:
12:30pm-1:30pm AEST
Event category:
Venue Online webinar
Australia

Dung beetles play an important role in agriculture by burying and consuming dung that leads to improved nutrient cycling, improved soil structure and reducing habitats for flies being just a few.John Feehan, Australia's foremost dung beetle expert.

Join us for a FREE BeefConnect Webinar featuring John Feehan, Australia’s foremost dung beetle expert, as he unpacks the incredible role these tiny eco-warriors play in agriculture.

In this engaging session, you’ll learn:

✅ How dung beetles naturally reduce buffalo fly populations, improving cattle health and cutting treatment costs.
✅ The environmental and economic benefits of managing dung accumulation, including healthier pastures and enriched soil fertility.
✅ The fascinating story of the CSIRO dung beetle project and its ongoing success through Soilcam.
✅ Practical tips for harvesting and distributing dung beetles to climate-suited regions across Australia.
✅ How dung beetles contribute to sustainable farming through carbon sequestration and reduced greenhouse gas emissions.

This webinar offers a natural, cost-effective solution to one of agriculture’s toughest challenges. Whether you’re a farmer, land manager, or simply curious about sustainable practices, this is your chance to learn from the best and make a positive impact on your land and livestock.

Don’t miss this opportunity to dig into the science and strategies behind dung beetles!

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