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Bees struggle with drought in North Holland, except in honey haven Hoorn

Bees struggle with drought in North Holland, except in honey haven Hoorn

Persistent drought across the Netherlands is severely impacting honey production, as bees struggle to find nectar and pollen in dried-out rural areas. While some beekeepers are forced to supplement their hives with sugar water to prevent colony collapse, others in urban settings are seeing more success due to a consistent supply of garden and street plants.

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