DOC Dodges Fee Changes Despite 2019 and 2021 Review Recommendations
OIA info reveals DOC was made aware of the honey industry’s struggles and their own internal reviews recommended a reduction in hive fees...
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Maggie James
- Apr 1
- 4 min
Harnessing the Feeding Power of Pseudoscorpions
Following on from last month’s profile of Dr Ronald van Toor we learn of his latest research into varroa devouring pseudoscorpions...
Sebastian Owen
- Apr 1
- 5 min
Varroa – Managing the Scourge of Modern Beekeeping
Sebastian Owen, commercial director of Vita Bee Health, has penned 3 articles on varroa and best management. First up, he goes back to ba...
Ministry of Primary Industries
- Apr 1
- 3 min
Biosecurity Champions Helping to Protect our Bees
How does New Zealand's beekeeping biosecurity programme work? Those at the front of running it explain the ins and outs and how you can help
Dave Black
- Apr 1
- 5 min
Biggest is Best – How Queen Bee Eggs Measure Up
Have you ever considered the size of the eggs laid by the queen which drives your honey bee colony? Do you think they are all created equal?
Darren Bainbridge
- Apr 1
- 3 min
The Benefits of AI in Beekeeping
Beekeepers have historically struggled with issues such as pests, diseases, and weather fluctuations. Today, advancements in AI are revol...
Patrick Dawkins
- Apr 1
- 2 min
The Club Drilling Down on AFB with the Foster Test
At the Whanganui Beekeeping Club they have come up with a plan, by embracing new technology, to try get on top of AFB...
Patrick Dawkins
- Apr 1
- 1 min
Calling on Women in Apiculture
How many women are there in the apiculture industry? What are the barriers to entry for women, and what are the reasons they leave...
Peter Barrett
- Apr 1
- 3 min
What of New Zealand’s Early Hives?
Peter Barrett, author of several books on New Zealand's early beekeeping history, shares some research...
Patrick Dawkins
- Mar 4
- 8 min
In the Wake of Disaster
The impact of Cyclone Gabrielle on New Zealand was catastrophic. We survey the damage from a beekeeping perspective and ask, where to from..
Patrick Dawkins
- Mar 4
- 4 min
As the Waters Rise
In six hectic hours on February 14 Jonty Moffett's thoughts soon turned from concern for his orchard, hives and equipment, to that of his...
Patrick Dawkins
- Mar 4
- 6 min
Quarterly Honey Market Chat - February '23
A new section where honey buyers offer their commentary on the markets, and where honey producers and buyers can connect...
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