Think Globally, Garden Locally by Science Connected

Author:Science Connected
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: pollinators, bees, organic gardening, urban gardening, organic agriculture
Publisher: Science Connected
Published: 2020-07-22T00:00:00+00:00

A bee visiting an almond flower

The scientists believe that fungicides should be studied more closely in order to identify the exact mechanisms that make them lethal to honeybees. In the meantime, they say that farmers can use more sustainable practices such as not spraying fungicides when the almond trees are blooming. They can also spray when honeybee activity is low, like in the late evening. These methods could help to decrease the effects of fungicides on honeybee colonies. As the world’s population keeps growing, our demand for food crops such as almonds will only continue to grow. More research on sustainable farming practices is needed to support a healthy honeybee population, and in turn, a healthy food supply for generations to come.

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Hannon, J. E-mail message to author. August 4, 2017.

Spence, Steven. “Declining Bee Populations Revisited.” GotScience Magazine. Science Connected. May 4, 2015.

United States Department of Agriculture and Foreign Agricultural Service. “Tree Nuts: World Markets and Trade.” Office of Global Analysis: February 2017.

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