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New Scheme Will Pay Farmers to Protect Bees

National Pollinator Strategy Adds Incentives, But No Regulatory Changes The declining population of bees and other pollinators will be addressed by a ten-year government initiative, which may affect the way farmers manage their land. The recently-revealed National Pollinator Strategy includes … Continue reading

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Bee action plan expected on 4 November

Friends of the Earth and the Soil Association have issued a warning ahead of Defra’s bee action plan publication.   Ahead of the Government’s unveiling of the Government’s action plan to reverse the decline of Britain’s bees, Friends of the … Continue reading

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Why Are So Many Bee Colonies Dying Off In Europe?

We know that honeybee die offs have been a problem in America, but what about their European cousins? A new report takes the first comprehensive look at just what is happening to the bee colonies in Europe — and the news … Continue reading

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