>Hmm. Small compared with what? Almond acreage is 1,000,000 (400,000 ha). This is spread throughout the central valley which is:
Ok, but we see pictures of 'holding yards' with literally thousands of colonies, no forage and communal feeding using drums of syrup. Can't be sensible, can it?
Best wishes
Peter
52°14'44.44"N, 1°50'35"W
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