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Farmers flock to baby-faced ‘organic lawnmowers’

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Vineyard and orchard owners looking to reduce chemical use are thrilled with a cute breed of sheep that's proving a powerful weapon in the fight against weeds.

When Stephanie Helm started her boutique winery a decade ago she was determined to limit chemical exposure to her young family.

Instead, the daughter of a CSIRO entomologist used her knowledge to introduce predatory insects to kill off pe...


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