Ploughing Championship: Spotlight on protection of bee population

About 50% of humankind’s diet is sourced directly or indirectly from crops pollinated by bees
Ploughing Championship: Spotlight on protection of bee population

One of the thriving hives at the apiaries at the University of Limerick, one of many new centres where beekeepers are working to reverse the national decline in numbers of honey bees. Picture: Sean Curtin / FusionShooters

Ratheniska will be buzzing next week — and not just because of the hustle and bustle of the ploughing championships.

It will be also due to the exhibits of beekeepers, honey producers and related stakeholders, which have been popular features at the event over many years.

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