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Readers Can Get on the List for a Winter Print Magazine Now
Apiarist's Advocate's print magazine will soon be released again - are you on the mailing list?
Patrick Dawkins
May 2, 20232 min read


A Regular Insight Into Beekeeping Operations
Welcome to a new column for Apiarist’s Advocate – Inside Pyramid Apiaries. We want to give readers, who will be a mix of large and small...
Patrick Dawkins
May 2, 20233 min read


Can MPI’s Fees be Curbed?
Spiralling compliance costs have long been a bone of contention between members of the apiculture industry and MPI...
Patrick Dawkins
Apr 1, 20235 min read


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...
Patrick Dawkins
Apr 1, 20233 min read


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...
Maggie James
Apr 1, 20234 min read


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...
Sebastian Owen
Apr 1, 20235 min read


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
Ministry of Primary Industries
Apr 1, 20233 min read


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?
Dave Black
Apr 1, 20235 min read


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...
Darren Bainbridge
Apr 1, 20233 min read


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, 20232 min read


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...
Patrick Dawkins
Apr 1, 20231 min read


What of New Zealand’s Early Hives?
Peter Barrett, author of several books on New Zealand's early beekeeping history, shares some research...
Peter Barrett
Apr 1, 20233 min read
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