In a message dated 96-10-21 13:32:13 EDT, [log in to unmask] (Malcolm
(Tom) Sanford, Florida Extension Apiculturist) forwards the following message
from Nigel Holloway, Cape Town, South Africa.:
<< I have
over the
> last few years been doing quite a lot of apple and pear pollination. We
are
> guided locally by Dr Anderson who wrote a little book discussing the
> technical apects of pollination. The one thing we do however lack here is
> any significant level of local research into the benefits of pollination.
> We have to rely on those farmers who have tried it, and perceived it to be
a
> benefit, to spread the word.
>
> I have just recently started looking for sites on the web which could
> provide me with sound research results which discuss pollination, it's
> benefits, pitfalls, etc, etc. I am thus writing to you in the hopes that
> you will be able to point me in the general direction of web sites where I
> might be able to obtain quality, up to date information.
>
> In return, I could try to send local info / experiences to you.
>
Nigel, and others, check the Practical Pollination Web Page at:
http://users.aol.com/pollinator/polpage1.html
Please check back in again in a couple weeks, if you are interested in
apples. We have more material I plan to add. Unfortunately we are pushing
hard right now to bring back in our bees from the fall cucumber fields, take
care of a pesticide "hit," and pack honey for the Christmas market, all at
the same time. So I'm afraid the web page has to be held off a bit. It
takes a lot of time, but I'm sure we'll get a rainy/blustery day pretty soon.
We also have a pamphlet that can be given to apple growers. If you want
a copy, you can send me a snail mail SASE, or for international mail, enough
to cover postage.
[log in to unmask] Dave Green, PO Box 1200, Hemingway, SC
29554 (Dave & Jan's Pollination Service, Pot o'Gold Honey Co.)
Practical Pollination Home Page Dave & Janice Green
http://users.aol.com/pollinator/polpage1.html
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