Successful pollination is not a simple case of putting hives in an orchard when flowering begins; it requires careful planning well before the first flowers open. Arné Stander, beekeeper and entomologist at Babylonstoren wine farm in Franschhoek, Western Cape, says good communication between the farmer and beekeeper is an essential first step. “Flowering periods can shift with changing weather conditions, making regular communication between the…
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