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Mike Bispham <[log in to unmask]>
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Informed Discussion of Beekeeping Issues and Bee Biology <[log in to unmask]>
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Mon, 25 Jan 2010 00:42:54 EST
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In a message dated 24/01/2010 21:26:53 GMT Standard Time,  
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"The common practice of hiring helicopters to hover over the orchards  at
night costs hundreds of dollars per hour." 
 


I don't suppose it does much for the carbon footprint of these  
environmentally conscious folks either.  Most countries will, rightly or  wrongly, weep 
at the thought.  Can anyone compare energy input/output  rations for this 
way of growing with other methods?
 
Mike

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