Tough times in the dung beetle business have prompted a call for a dump of funding from the  Government.

Dung Beetle Innovations was launched in 2014 in Auckland's Whenuapai. 

Co-Founder Shaun Forgie says the dung beetles can be used to clear manure from farms, preventing it from sliding into rivers. 

He told Heather du Plessis-Allan that his sector receiving funding will benefit others. 
 
Forgie says his business can make livestock cultivation more efficient. 

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Tough times in the dung beetle business have prompted a call for a dump of funding from the &nbsp;Government.
Dung Beetle Innovations was launched in 2014 in Auckland's Whenuapai.&nbsp;
Co-Founder Shaun Forgie says the dung beetles can be used to clear manure from farms, preventing it from sliding into rivers.&nbsp;
He told Heather du Plessis-Allan that his sector receiving funding will benefit others.&nbsp; &nbsp; Forgie says his business can make livestock cultivation more efficient.&nbsp;
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With a straight down the middle approach, Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive on Newstalk ZB delivers the very latest news and views to New Zealanders as they wrap up their day.

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Dr. Shaun Forgie: Dung Beetle Innovations co-founder calls for Government funding in the industry

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