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In a message dated 23/01/2010 12:55:33 GMT Standard Time,
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It could also offer to help the growers improve their environmental
credentials. People who help bees tend to get a good press, and
vice-versa.
Improving 'husbandry' by (doh) paying attention to genetics seems to be
set to
be the next great thing in beekeeping. It fits right in with the growing
sense that we should work harder to protect the environment and maintain
the
irreplaceable biodiversity. Lots of businesses could benefit hugely from
being seen to contribute to the effort, and the big growers are very well
positioned.
If they had any thought for their 'environmental credentials' they would
cease growing almonds as if hydroponically in raked and weed-free gravel, and
, through improved 'husbandry', allow/encourage natural flora (and maybe a
secondary crop such as lavender) to flourish. In time this would provide
a stratum of moisture-retaining topsoil reducing irrigation costs. They
could then keep their own bees for pollination, reducing the need for
shifting bees around the country in large quantities and at great stress.
Chris
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