They plant more than 200,000 sunflowers in Oaxaca, Mexico, to save bees

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Published Jan 27, 2022

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Although we are not aware of it, our destiny is fully linked to that of the bees. To put it in perspective: 70 of the 100 most consumed crops depend on pollination, a process carried out by these incredible insects. On the other hand, for many Mexicans, especially those who live in regions where honey is traditionally produced (such as Oaxaca and the Yucatan Peninsula), bees are a treasure that goes beyond the ecological and moves towards the symbolic and identity.

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On the other hand, these small animals are in danger of extinction and it is our responsibility to rescue them. We are two fully connected species and now it's our turn to give them back. Sunflower fields in Oaxaca to save the bees With this in mind, around 80 Oaxacan farmers came together to cultivate a huge sanctuary (approximately 3 hectares) populated by 200,000 sunflowers; cultivation that, among other advantages, provides the perfect environment for the conservation of bees. Sunflowers, a species endemic to Mexico, are also incredible. It is a plant that is very resistant to droughts and, in general, to climate changes, which, in addition, is useful to those who grow it in various ways: its seeds are consumed and are very nutritious, or they are used to make cooking oil. and the plant is used to feed cattle; not to mention that the bees love it, they pollinate it and by cultivating the bees, you also get the delicious honey. Plant sunflowers to combat climate change and ...

Source: MXagronoticias