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Re: Increase in Indian honey harvest
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Peter Edwards <[log in to unmask]>
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Informed Discussion of Beekeeping Issues and Bee Biology <[log in to unmask]>
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Sun, 31 Oct 2004 23:49:34 -0000
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"Owen Watson" wrote:
> >How come Indian beekeepers are considering that the rest of us are
> >ruined by varroa and viruses, leaving their industry to thrive and
> >expand its export market?

Cerana certainly seems to be thriving in Kerala, S. India.  TSBV devastated
the colonies in the early 90's, but they have bounced back and are producing
well.  Earlier this year I met two beekeepers running 2500 colonies each,
with no worries from TSBV, varroa or any other disease!

Peter Edwards
(thinking about emigration)

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