WHY WE NEED TREES

“Bees need a variety of amino acids, fatty acids, and different nectar sources whenever possible,” Lazlo said.

“Bees need a balanced diet, just like everyone else. If you only eat grapes for every meal—you’re going to get sick of it and your body would not get all the nutrition.

“You have to have a multitude of different things, as it was in nature, to be able to support nature around you.

“When you planting beneficial plants alongside your main crops, you can reduce the need for chemicals and improve your business’s sustainability.“

Lazlo also stressed the importance of crop rotation for soil health, warning that growing the same crop repeatedly depletes nutrients and turns soil lifeless.

“If you are growing the same things, the soil… it will become not life anymore, it will be like sand, no life in it.”

Lazlo hopes for a future where farming and nature work in harmony, creating an environment that supports both pollinators and food production

“We need to focus on how we can have less chemicals in our environment, and having a diversity of different plants, and fruits on the farms.“

“Australia needs better strategies for managing Varroa mites and supporting bees without over-reliance on harmful chemicals.”

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