INFORMATION CHARTS These Information Charts are for use as teaching aids. They are available from IBRA free of charge, but ONLY TO INSTITUTES SUCH AS SCHOOLS AND AGRICULTURAL COLLEGES, AND TO BEEKEEPING PROJECTS IN DEVELOPING COUNTRIES. Gl IS
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