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?...

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...

Sugar Supplies

Understanding what bees want, why we use sugar in our hives and where it comes from is important...

“Mandatory” Training Terminology Gone, says NZBI

After a drawn-out process corresponding with MPI, New Zealand Beekeeping Inc say they have had a win...

AFB Elimination and the Tools at Hand

We take a deep dive into the tools and technologies available to try and reach AFB elimination...

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?...

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...

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.

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...

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...

Post Season Planning

Beekeeping consultant Andrew Stratford offers some expert advice on wintering down which every beekeeper, new or old, can benefit from...

Sugar for the Bees

If you’re a beekeeper, you probably think about sugar a lot, whether you know it or not. We take a deep dive into sugar and the honey bee...