Beehives to boost lemon production

Beehives have been set up in town gardens in Menton on the Côte d’Azur to help ensure production of citron de Menton.

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Published wednesday 21. November 2018 - 16:42 Modified wednesday 21. November 2018 - 16:42

The mairie plans 30-40 hives after lemon growers said they helped boost fruit supply.

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