new fruit orchards that require zero pollinators

NEW VARIETIES THREATEN POLLINATORS

While at my local beekeeper lecture I was told that there are now new fruit orchards that require zero pollinators and, more alarmingly, they are actively discouraged as modern orchards prefer to spray when they want, pollinators simply get in the way.

This means that any pollinator active in an orchard at the most important flowering time will get zapped by the spray insecticide, fungicide or cocktail when they are busy doing what bees do best. Carrying the spray back to the hive and so contaminating the brood. 

Social Entrepreneurs Programme - Do you know an aspiring social entrepreneur who is looking for some help getting started?

Hello Laurence, Lloyds Bank Social Entrepreneurs Programme is open for applications and we need your help! Can you help us find 300 social entrepreneurs? With an understanding of the application process, experience of SSE’s unique delivery style and a first-hand experience of what it means to be a social entrepreneur - YOU can really help us reach the right people.  Who are we looking for? Do you know an aspiring social entrepreneur who is looking for some help getting started? They could be perfect for Start Up Do you know a successful social enterprise looking for support on their journey to scale? They could be perfect for Scale Up What to tell them As you will know, participants on the programme will receive a grant of £4,000 or £15,000, a business mentor and a fully funded place on a yearlong learning programme. Outcomes from the programme include: ü  The confidence to lead your social enterprise ü  A cracking network ü  The ability to win resources and support for your project The details Applications are open until 3pm on 3rd April 2014. Those interested in applying can head to the website to find out more or attend one of our taster sessions which are taking place during February and March at multiple locations across the country.  Nice to tweet you… Social media is a great way for us to reach new audiences and we’re asking fellows and students from the programme to tweet telling people why they should apply. We hope this will give the truest possible portrait of what to expect from the SSE experience (and it will also be quite fun to read all your replies!) Tweet it to us @SchSocEnt and we’ll retweet to our 15,000 followers Use the hashtag #Applyif to join the conversation and see what others have said Don’t forget the link: Please direct any interested applicants toyourideastartshere.co.uk where they can access full info on the programme To help the creative juices, here’s some example tweets @Schsocent is currently recruiting! #Applyif you want skills in money, growth, measuring impact & business planninghttp://www.yourideastartshere.co.uk  Your idea starts here! #Applyif you have an idea to improve your community & you want help getting started http://yourideastartshere.co.uk  @SchSocEnt is recruiting - #Applyif you want "the right environment for growth of your business and growth as a leader and entrepreneur" Now open for applications #Applyif you have an idea for a social enterprise and need support starting up http://yourideastartshere.co.uk  These are just some examples and we are sure that - with you being social entrepreneurs and all - you can be wildly creative with your 140 characters and come up with something new! You can of course tell people to get in touch with us if they have specific questions and we will be happy to help: T: 020 7089 9120 E: Applications@sse.org.uk Thank you in advance for your support! Best wishes,