British beekeeping stung by Brexit import rules

Importing bee packages and colonies directly from European countries is no longer allowed since the Brexit transition period ended and beekeepers are now feeling the effects.

Farmers Guardian
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British beekeeping stung by Brexit import rules

Importing bee packages and colonies directly from European countries is no longer allowed since the Brexit transition period ended and beekeepers are now feeling the effects. Elena Vardon reports. For...

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