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POLLINATION BEST PRACTICES WEBINAR
25 August, 2023 @ 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm
Hortgro would like to invite all growers, beekeepers and interested parties to attend a free webinar on Friday 25 August at 13:30 with talks by honeybee researcher, Mike Allsopp (ARC) and the Western Cape Bee Industry Association (WCBA).
13:30
Welcome/Nico Langenhoven interview: Pollination past, present & future
13:45
Herman Brink: WCBA Pollination Standards
14:10
Brendan Ashley-Cooper: Preparation and cost involved in pollination, how farmers can measure if the hives are pollination-ready
14:35
Mike Allsopp: Best practices in the orchard with regard to hive placement, the use of nets, effect of chemicals and environmental variables
15:00
Short break
15:10
Questions
15:30
Meeting closes
The webinar will not include any discussion. If you do have any questions, please send them beforehand to Marno van der Westhuizen or post them on the chat during the webinar.
To receive a registration link please contact Lindy Sigonyela.