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Buckfast Bee

The Buckfast bee is a hybrid breed developed by Brother Adam at Buckfast Abbey in England through decades of crossbreeding. It is known for its gentleness, low swarming tendency, and good honey production. Buckfast bees are widely used across Europe and valued for their adaptability and disease resistance.

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