Patrick DawkinsJan 111 minJanuary DealsSee this month's promotions from within the eMag, from beekeeping equipment, to honey testing and packing, plus a buyer of excess bees...
Patrick DawkinsJan 27 minManuka Trust’s Plan of AttackA 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...
Ian FletcherJan 22 minThe UK IPO Manuka DecisionWhat does the UK "manuka honey" ruling really mean? Expert in the field of international trade Ian Fletcher provides some answers...
Maggie JamesJan 28 minStrong Headwinds for Canterbury BeekeepersMaggie James caught up with fellow Canterbury beekeepers Rod and Jo Dreaver of Bee My Honey to get their thoughts on some major issues...
Patrick DawkinsJan 25 minCovid and Costs Predicted to Persist in ‘22From lockdowns to freight delays, fast rising costs and heavy hive losses, 2021 was a year that threw up obstacles for beekeepers...
Chris NorthcottJan 24 minA Different Kind of ApicultureEvery year, millions of bumble bee nests are raised and sold to commercial buyers globally. We learn why they are in such high demand...
John MackayJan 23 minUnder the Microscope: Mitigating VarroaThis month, we look at some new pieces of work on ways of potentially mitigating some of the effects of varroa...
Darren BainbridgeJan 23 minHoney Sales – Observations from the SidelinesGiven it's a new year, is it time to adjust your beekeeping business priorities? Darren Bainbridge addresses "Management Matters"...
Dave BlackJan 23 minClub Catch-Up: Big BOPBay of Plenty beekeeper Dave Black gives an insight into their local beekeeping "Interest Group", including detailing some club innovations.
Patrick DawkinsDec 31, 20213 minEnglish Mead Meets Irish CharmAuckland beekeeper Carol Downer recounts a beekeeping jaunt to England and Ireland resulting in a run-in with a charming Irish border agent.
Patrick DawkinsDec 30, 20211 minStocking Stuffer Prize Winners Announced!Two beekeepers received an extra surprise under their tree this Christmas...
Patrick DawkinsDec 5, 20211 minDecember DealsThe Advocate's monthly advertising deals for all our readers...