In the midst of a global pandemic, an international study has revealed that honey bees use social distancing too...

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A ruling from the UK against NZ interests to trademark “manuka honey” was analogous to the loss of a battle, but not the war say those...

Maggie James caught up with fellow Canterbury beekeepers Rod and Jo Dreaver of Bee My Honey to get their thoughts on some major issues...

From lockdowns to freight delays, fast rising costs and heavy hive losses, 2021 was a year that threw up obstacles for beekeepers...

Every year, millions of bumble bee nests are raised and sold to commercial buyers globally. We learn why they are in such high demand...

This month, we look at some new pieces of work on ways of potentially mitigating some of the effects of varroa...

Given it's a new year, is it time to adjust your beekeeping business priorities? Darren Bainbridge addresses "Management Matters"...

Bay of Plenty beekeeper Dave Black gives an insight into their local beekeeping "Interest Group", including detailing some club innovations.

Auckland beekeeper Carol Downer recounts a beekeeping jaunt to England and Ireland resulting in a run-in with a charming Irish border agent.

Two beekeepers received an extra surprise under their tree this Christmas...

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