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Horticulture Innovation in Australia : Sunraysia flies blow honeybee pollination trend

A study commissioned by Horticulture Innovation Australia (Hort Innovation) and its partners has shown that blow flies in the Sunraysia region are the chief pollinators of avocados, despite bee hives regularly featuring in orchards. Led by Plant & Food Research New Zealand scientist Dr Brad Howlett, the research project also showed beetles were commonly the…


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