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Heard a report tonight on PM on Radio 4 (sorry can't find a link to post)
Research at the University of Worcester has revealed that honey bees in urban environments produce more honey than those located in farmland. Apparently the range of flowers available in town gardens means there is more nectar then in farmed countryside where the crops are often monofloral.
Well what a surprise.
We already know this. It's in the books. All the experienced beekeepers tell you this when you first start.
Why don't the scientific community spend the money on valid research - like finding a cure for varroa.
Research at the University of Worcester has revealed that honey bees in urban environments produce more honey than those located in farmland. Apparently the range of flowers available in town gardens means there is more nectar then in farmed countryside where the crops are often monofloral.
Well what a surprise.
We already know this. It's in the books. All the experienced beekeepers tell you this when you first start.
Why don't the scientific community spend the money on valid research - like finding a cure for varroa.