Ian You are abolutelly rigth about the situation in Argentina. I will like to add from MY point of view that part of the problem of the beekeeping industry in argentina is a structural change in their agricultural sector. Beekeepers there were use to put their hives around the Tambos (extensive alfalfa an other cattle pasture) but now the Soya have taken most of that beekeeping areas. In terms of the price for the near future, Argentina and beekeeping are surprising. They have some 2.5 millions colonies, so a minor change in favorable weather can put argentinian production back in the market. -- Juanse Barros J. APIZUR S.A. Carrera 695 Gorbea - CHILE +56-45-271693 08-3613310 http://apiaraucania.blogspot.com/ [log in to unmask] **************************************************** * General Information About BEE-L is available at: * * http://www.honeybeeworld.com/bee-l/default.htm * ****************************************************