Why is the British Virgin Islands promoting beekeeping?
The British Virgin Islands is launching a beekeeping program to stimulate the economy and attract entrepreneurs. Government officials are showing people how to move bee colonies from trees or underground rocks to beehives where honey can be collected and sold. Agriculture officer Arona Fahie-Forbes says the program will provide better pollination of crops and boost the production of mangos, tomatoes and pumpkins. Fahie-Forbes described the plans on Friday. Sources: http://finance.yahoo.com/news/British-Virgin-Islands-apf-15391246.html?.
The British Virgin Islands is launching a beekeeping program to stimulate the economy and attract entrepreneurs. Government officials are showing people how to move bee colonies from trees or underground rocks to beehives where honey can be collected and sold. Agriculture officer Arona Fahie-Forbes says the program will provide better pollination of crops and boost the production of mangos, tomatoes and pumpkins. Fahie-Forbes described the plans on Friday. Sources: to stimulate the economy and attract entrepreneurs.
