Retired hens revitalise Cyprus olive groves
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Retired hens revitalise Cyprus olive groves
AKAKI, Cyprus, Feb 24 (Reuters) - Organic farmers in Cyprus have recruited hundreds of retired hens to fertilize olive groves in a pilot project they say boosts yields, counters disease ...