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Beekeeping Replaces Opium Farming in Afghanistan (Video)
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Image credit: British Forces News
I'm not sure I've ever seen anyone wear a flack jacket into a bee yard before.
We've already heard about how Beekeeping Without Borders has taken honey bee education to Iraq and beyond. Afghanistan is also benefiting from a concerted effort to promote beekeeping. In fact, if this video is to be believed, beekeeping may be a key tool in eradicating opium poppy farming. With Afghan officials reporting a 15% drop in opium farming this year, some ...Read the full story on TreeHugger
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Well, the Equipment is Solar-Powered...
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