The conservation of indigenous honeybee species and races.

 

Globalisation is taking place in beekeeping, as in every other sector. Beekeeping with European races of honeybees, plus all associated technology, is being spread around the world. The consequences of competition between introduced (exotic) honeybees and indigenous honeybee species and races are unknown.




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