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19 August 2026

Grazier seeing benefits of chicken experiment with improved soil health

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Grazier seeing benefits of chicken experiment with improved soil health

Chickens and cattle are an unusual combination, but a West Australian pastoralist believes they can complement each other to improve soil health.

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