Great Barrier Island beekeeper Colin McLean assess the Honey Industry Strategy, and the state of the beekeeping industry...

Bees live short lives full of decisions essential to their individual and genetic survival. Does counting play a role in that decision ma...

The drone should never be a mere afterthought for beekeepers – including when they are in the kitchen...

The conundrum of what to do with plastic frames when it’s time to turn to fresh comb is a challenge New Zealand Beeswax is tackling head on.

Writer, former securities analyst, and honey trader Bruce Roscoe reviews the 'landmine landscape' of an industry where investors fear to...

A recent misstep from a UMFHA member which allowed Japanese filling of honey bags brings the Association’s rules under scrutiny...

Why did 100% Pure New Zealand Honey provide honey to an offshore packer and then allow them to use the UMF brandmark on that product?

Are you in the market for queens? Or perhaps cells, or nucs? Seven of the country's leading breeding programmes define their operations...

We dive into the programme set for The Beekeepers Conference 2024, to find out what attendees can expect...

Hawke’s Bay apiarist John Berry reflects on his history with American foulbrood...

Some of the most pressing issues facing beekeepers were presented and discussed at an open day hosted by Manuka Orchard, July 26...

Last month we met Murray and Heidi Rixon and explored their honey extraction setup and beekeeping operation. There's more to their work...