South Africa: Fruit industry signs charter to protect honey bees
The Charter was signed by representatives from the South African Apple and Pear Producers Association (SAAPPA) and the South African Stonefruit Producers Association (SASPA).
The Western Cape Bee Industry Association representative Nelson De La Querra said that the agreement will prevent producers from spraying pesticides while bees are active and that chemical representatives will provide products with clear instructions to producers. “This is a big breakthrough for the bee farmers… that the producers agree to honour the principles of the Charter and undertake to stick to it,” he said.
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