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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.

  • 90% of New Zealand farms actively manage pests, spending $82 million annually.
  • 66% of farmers report an increase in pest numbers over the past five years.
  • Brushtail possums, deer, and wallabies are the top three worst pests nationwide.

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