In a message dated 31/03/2008 22:33:16 GMT Standard Time,  
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likewise  
the migratory industry is doomed for one crisis after another as more and  
more colonies will be 
moved each year to CA for the ever increasing almond  pollination demand.


It occurs to me to wonder why California seems to have a near monopoly of  
world almond production and for how long this will continue. Having seen (via  
links from this List) photographs of the unnatural extreme  monocultural 
conditions under which almonds are grown I wonder how long  they will thrive and 
prosper.  Other countries where bees cope better with  mites and diseases, South 
Africa for example, and where the climate might be  equally suitable for 
almonds might be well placed to compete with Ca.
 
Chris



   

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