Ag Chemicals, It Seems, Are A Problem

摘要

The hot topic across global financial markets at the moment is Greece. Greeks are experiencing serious monetary woes but it seems like their honeybees aren't doing too well either. According to beekeepers and scientists, systemic pesticides are increasingly causing bee losses and many would argue that the country now suffers from Colony Collapse Disorder symptoms (CCD) as well.Beekeeping in Greece is very much part of its history and rubric. There are a total of 1.5 million beehives. In fact, Greece ranks number two in the world (after Hungary) when it comes to apicultural density: about 11.1 beehives per sq. km. Meanwhile, golden liquid flows in abundance, free of genetic modification and gleaned from vast, uncultivated lands. All Greek honey is, by default, GMO-free, given that genetically modified crops are (still) prohibited from being grown. Pesticides on the other handare a different ball of wax.