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What Farming Can Teach Beekeeping About Technology - With Tim Butcher
Published 29 Sept 2026 · Transcript excerpt
[…] I know what type of feed has been on that hive. I know what type of syrup. I know what type of patty. I know any other beneficial additives like DFM. I know that that's been on that hive. I know what type of treatments we've been doing for varroa. So all of these things together are really allowing you to make A plus choices on operational decisions. And the data is right there reflecting those decisions that we're making. And that's made us a better pollination company. It's made us better beekeepers. […]
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