In a message dated 08/01/04 05:04:22 GMT Standard Time,
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> > If you are a migratory beekeeper chasing big crops as many as you can.
>
> I'm not sure what you mean here, Chris?  If you are trying to make a
> living, it would not make much (economical) sense to run 30 miles
> (probably paying a helper) to work 10 hives?


Dave,

I was trying to separate commercial beekeepers who have to consider a whole
range of economic issues to maximise their profits and will usually have to
move hives around to do so, from the hobby beekeeper who just wants a hobby to
pay for itself.

Chris

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