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Beetle Mania

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Geotrupes-Springer-image-supplied-by-Dung-Beetle-Innovations

Dung beetles offer many benefits to New Zealand farmers: better soils, pastures and waterways. Entomologist Dr Shaun Forgie, is a world expert on these extraordinary insects. He breeds unusual livestock whose business is to eat the business of herbivorous mammals. He and his business partner Andrew Barber raise dung beetles at one of the world’s […]

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Strength in diversity – Aotea Organics

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Theresa Sjoquist

Aotea Organics is an enterprising farm demonstrating resilience and sustainability through a mix of productive activities and value-adding.   Five years ago, American Dan Friedlander, and his Japanese wife, Kazuyo, bought Aotea Organics at Shelly Beach on the South Head of Kaipara Harbour. Originally set up as Shelly Beach Farm in 1978 and run by John […]

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