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World Bee Day – United Nations

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We all depend on the survival of bees Bees and other pollinators, such as butterflies, bats and hummingbirds, are increasingly under threat from human activities. Pollination is, however, a fundamental process for the survival of our ecosystems. Nearly 90% of the world’s wild flowering plant species depend, entirely, or at least in part, on animal pollination, along with more than 75% of the world’s food crops and 35% of global agricultural land. Not only do pollinators contribute directly to food security, but they are key ...

World Bee Day

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They are crucial to growing many of our favorite and healthiest foods as they move pollen from plant to plant, pollinating more than 100 fruits and vegetables, including strawberries, potatoes and apples. Unfortunately, many bee species are under threat as a result of changes in land use, pesticides, intensive agriculture and climate change — but there are steps you can take to help them thrive. In honour of World Bee Day on May 20, here are six surprising things you might not know about nature’s hardest-working pollinators. ...

Warm Banana and Honey Bread

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Delicious warm banana and honey bread recipe It’s really easy to make and a warming treat for a cold winter’s day. Prep Time15 mins.  Cooking Time 1 hour Ingredients 250 g Plain Flour 1 tsp Bicarb Pinch of Salt 115 g Butter 115 g Muscovado sugar 2 Eggs 450 g Banana 100 g Sultanas 3 tbsp Honey Instructions Preheat the oven to 170C/fan 150C/gas 5 and grease a small loaf tin with a small amount of butter. Combine the flour, bicarbonate of soda and salt into a large mixing bowl. Cream together the butter and brown sugar until pale. Beat in the ...
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Honey Cake Recipe – James Martin

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Honey Cake Recipe by James Martin Preparation time less than 30 mins Cooking time 30 mins to 1 hour Serves Serves 6-8 Dietary This delicious banana cake is the perfect way to use up over-ripe bananas, and makes a moreish teatimetreat. By James Martin From James Martin: Home Comforts Ingredients 200g/7oz butter , softened, plus extra for greasing 400g/14ozplain flour, plus extra for dusting 4 ripe bananas, peeled 200ml/7fl oz maple syrup 25-50ml/1-2fl oz milk (optional) 150g/5¼ozcaster sugar 4 free-range eggs 2 tsp baking powder ...