Bavarians all abuzz about bees

– A record 1.75 million Bavarians signed a petition to seek a referendum to “save the bees”, a move that could have huge consequences for the German farming industry and environmental protection.

The proposal for a vote to protect species diversity sets a target to have 20% of farmland meeting organic standards by 2025, and 30% by 2030.

A total of 10% of green spaces in Bavaria should also be turned into flowering meadows, while rivers and streams must be better protected from pesticides and organic fertilisers. – AFP