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The international scourge of colony collapse disorder affects Israel’s bees less than in other countries, due to a variety of innovative strategies

How Israel is saving the honeybees


By ISRAEL21c -- Abigail Klein Leichman ——--September 28, 2016

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Honeybees across the world are in a sticky situation. Their numbers are dwindling dramatically due to colony collapse disorder (CCD) for reasons that are not fully understood. Yet the honeybee population in Israel is holding steady. That’s great news at this time of year, when sweet Jewish New Year dishes push honey demand to its peak. And most importantly, bees play a crucial role in agriculture by pollinating vegetables and fruits. -- More...

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