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Two UK farmers aim to feed a million bees on wildflowers in 2018

by Futures Centre, May 16
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Two Suffolk farming brothers are aiming to feed a million bumblebees this year, after sowing 33 hectares (the equivalent of 83 football pitches) with nectar rich plants including Clover and Mallow. A trial last year showed that on average 12 bumblebees were seen feeding in each square metre, leaving the brothers confident that this year they can reach one million bees.

honeybee perching on yellow flower

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