At 08:49 PM 14/11/96 GMT, you wrote:
>..... How strange that a hive designed
>especially for third world, poverty stricken people should suddenly find
>such favour in rich countries ...
 
>I do not think it is a commercial proposition as far as bulk honey is
concerned..
 
When Atholl Desmond (from Zimbabwe) told us about this hive on his recent visit,
he pointed out that it was intended for the poor beekeeper who only wants a
bit of honey for himself and cannot afford a modern langstroth.
 
He added that Zimbabwe also has several commercial beekeepers.  They all
prefer langstoth hives.
Regards
 
Chris Allen