The California Bee Broker – Bringing Bees and Orchards Together
The mass migration of hives across America to California each spring is a thing of logistical wonder. We jump on a plane to visit California
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Tony Wright
- May 1
- 4 min
A Mānuka Honey Mission
Recently UMFHA decisions makers Tony Wright and Campbell Naish travelled to key mānuka honey markets around the globe. From New York, to...
Maggie James
- May 1
- 8 min
Pedalling Honey
Canterbury beekeeper Dr Mark Hyslop found beekeeping at a young age, but didn’t make a career out of apiculture until he had earned a PhD...
Patrick Dawkins
- May 1
- 4 min
Sweet Sensory Schooling
For three days last month, seven ‘students’ undertook New Zealand’s first Honey Sensory workshop of its kind, in Auckland April 10-12...
Dave Black
- May 1
- 7 min
Why Stings are Good for You
Science writer Dave Black explains the different reactions to bee stings and how beekeepers might be at greater likelihood to react severely
Jamie Grainger
- May 1
- 3 min
CrystechNZ – Honey Extraction and Processing Experts at Your Service
CrystechNZ manager Jamie Grainger reinforces honey producers that, despite the downturn in the honey industry, they are not going anywhere.
Roger Bray
- May 1
- 3 min
What’s the Story?
Veteran beekeeper Roger Bray examines the "story" behind a jar of honey, and how he believes it is being undermined by additives...
John Mackay
- May 1
- 3 min
Amitraz Resistance Described
Amitraz miticides are perhaps Kiwi beekeepers best weapon against varroa, but resistance among the mites has been found in other parts of...
Patrick Dawkins
- May 1
- 4 min
Hunter-Reilly’s Cost-Effective Formic Formula
Stu Ferguson has stumbled on a cost-effective hive treatment, and he wants to share the success with other beekeepers...
Patrick Dawkins
- May 1
- 2 min
The Final Countdown
As the leaves brown, beekeepers look to tuck their hives into bed for winter, and its no different at Pyramid Apiaries in Marlborough...
Ian Fletcher
- May 1
- 4 min
What Might Really Make a Difference?
Health, crime, education, housing, productivity. It’s a familiar list of things that just seem like they won’t get better no matter who’s...
Patrick Dawkins
- Mar 28
- 6 min
Filling the Orchards
Kiwifruit orchards are on the increase while beehive totals are on a steep decline, and with the former relying heavily on the latter to...
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