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Profiling the Honey Profiler – Alessandro Tarentini
From academia in Italy, to a Dutch research farm, then beekeeping in North America, we chart honey judge Alessandro Tarentini's journey...
Maggie James
May 1, 20223 min read


Bees, Business, Family and now … the Club
Ensuring balance between family, his beekeeping business and the local bee club has been Nick Watkins' challenge since joining the club...
Patrick Dawkins
May 1, 20223 min read


An Elixir for Bee Life?
Cannabis products have and are being investigated for their ability to treat human conditions, but could they also improve bee longevity?...
John Mackay
May 1, 20222 min read


MyApiary: Beekeeping Managed Well
"We want to see people have strong, sustainable family businesses that are making them a lot of money," says MyApiary's Darren Bainbridge...
Patrick Dawkins
May 1, 20224 min read


Sugar Supplies
Understanding what bees want, why we use sugar in our hives and where it comes from is important...
Dave Black
Apr 29, 20223 min read


“Mandatory” Training Terminology Gone, says NZBI
After a drawn-out process corresponding with MPI, New Zealand Beekeeping Inc say they have had a win...
Patrick Dawkins
Apr 29, 20221 min read


AFB Elimination and the Tools at Hand
We take a deep dive into the tools and technologies available to try and reach AFB elimination...
Patrick Dawkins
Mar 31, 20228 min read


Varroa Diaries: Damage Likely Lessened This Autumn
This time last year beehives were dying in much larger numbers than usual in several North Island regions. So, what's the situation now?...
Patrick Dawkins
Mar 31, 20223 min read


NZBI to Launch Separate AFB Consultation
Unhappy with the timing of the AFB PMP Agency's consultation on the Plan, New Zealand Beekeeping Inc are launching a separate review...
Patrick Dawkins
Mar 31, 20223 min read


The Reluctant Beekeeper
Geoff Bongard had no intention of becoming a beekeeper. Son Greg? no qualms! We travel to Ashburton to learn of Geoff's beekeeping journey.
Maggie James
Mar 31, 20227 min read


Bees Keeping Olivia Young “In Every Way” at 89
At 90 years-of-age, how many beehives do you plan to keep? We catch up with an Auckland beekeeping stalwart still going strong at 89...
Patrick Dawkins
Mar 31, 20224 min read


Phage Research into AFB Prevention Gets Funding Boost
Research into the use of phages as a treatment against AFB has gained more funding, moving it a step closer to field trials...
Patrick Dawkins
Mar 31, 20222 min read
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