Dung Beetles: Supporting Soil, Pastures & Productivity | Mulgowie

Name: Dung Beetles: Supporting Soil, Pastures & Productivity | Mulgowie
Start: 2026-05-12T12:00:00+1000
End: 2026-05-12T16:15:00+1000
Location: Mulgowie Hall

Tue, 12 May, 12pm - 4:15pm AEST

Mulgowie Hall

Mulgowie QLD, Australia

Healthy Land & Water

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Description

Discover how dung beetles can work for your farm.

This practical workshop presented by Rob Young from EcoInsects, explains what healthy dung beetle populations mean for soil health, water quality, and parasite control. You'll explore local survey results and how diversity of species improves resilience. Learn how livestock parasite management can affect beetle populations. Ideal for landholders wanting to build healthy, productive, and resilient farming systems.

Highlights of this workshop:

Understanding the benefits of dung beetles to your soil, the environment and on pest management
Overview of the main species in SEQ, including local survey results
How to monitor populations on your farm
Stock management practices to encourage healthy dung beetle populations

This is a free workshop with lunch and afternoon tea provided.

For further questions, please contact Grant from the Sustainable Agriculture Team at grant.p@hlw.org.au

This project is funded through the SQNNSW Innovation Hub, which received funding from the Australian Government’s Future Drought Fund.

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Healthy Land & Water

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Healthy Land & Water is an independent organisation dedicated to improving and protecting South East Queensland’s environment.

Working in partnership with Traditional Owners, government, private industry, utilities and the community, we deliver innovative and science-based solutions to challenges affecting the environment.

Our diverse team of scientists and engineers are experts in research, monitoring, analysis, engagement and project management. Our teams restore waterways and landscapes, improve native habitats, manage weeds, protect native species and educate communities on the best ways to improve and protect the environment for future generations.

The combination of scientific expertise and on-ground management works to deliver Healthy Land & Water’s mission to lead and connect through science and actions that will preserve and enhance our natural assets and support resilient regions.

Visit hlw.org.au for more information.