“there is no evidence of colony collapse in New Zealand, even though neonicotinoids have been used since the early 1990s.”
July 30, 2014
From: BusinessScoop (New Zealand)
Parliamentary report shows bee industry in pretty good shape
Press Release – Agcarm
Managed bee hives and honey production in New Zealand is increasing and there is little or no evidence that pesticides are affecting bee health, according to a parliamentary committee report released this week. Parliamentary report shows bee industry faces challenges, but in pretty good shape
Managed bee hives and honey production in New Zealand is increasing and there is little or no evidence that pesticides are affecting bee health, according to a parliamentary committee report released this week.
Agcarm chief executive Graeme Peters says “This is an excellent report because it summarises all the issues facing bees and puts them into perspective.”
The report notes that honey production and exports are rising.
“This is not surprising as the number of managed hives is increasing. In 2005 there were about 300,000 hives. As of last year that number had grown to more than 500,000, which is excellent news as the bee industry is vital to New Zealand agriculture.”
The Primary Production Select Committee report ‘Briefing on the health of bees’ concludes that there is no evidence of colony collapse in New Zealand, even though neonicotinoids have been used since the early 1990s.
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