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Orkney Farmers Say Worst Spring Ever

Farming news. Orkney farmers are struggling with cold, wet weather. New figures from the British Beekeepers Association show that 14.5 per cent of bee colonies died last winter.

There's a heat wave forecast in the south but Orkney farmers have been struggling with cold, wet weather for months.
New figures from the British Beekeepers Association show that 14.5% of bee colonies died over the winter, continuing the downward trend of the last three years.
Anna Hill hears about new technology and renewable energy in the British cut flower industry.
Presented by Anna Hill and produced by Beatrice Fenton.

13 minutes

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  • Tue 30 Jun 2015 05:45

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