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New Zealand Farmers Report Rising Pest Numbers Outpacing Control Efforts
A recent survey indicates that farmers in New Zealand believe the rising numbers of pests like deer and possums are outpacing current control efforts. This suggests an increasing challenge in managing pest populations.
25 Aug, 01:55 — 25 Aug, 03:10
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rnzHigh2h ago
Farmers believe rising pest numbers of deer, possums outpacing control efforts - survey
: The survey featured one farmer who reported $100,000 in production losses after a leptospirosis outbreak, believed to be spread by wild pigs.
Read full article →nz-heraldMostly Factual1h ago
Farmers believe rising pest numbers of deer and possums outpacing control efforts – survey
'Clearly not a problem that recreational hunting and weekend shooting can actually solve.'
By Monique Steele
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First report: rnz · 25 Aug, 01:55|Full coverage: 2 · 1h|Window: 1h
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