European Food Standards Authority (EFSA) scientists have identified a number of risks posed to bees by three neonicotinoid insecticides, in their report which was published on 16th January 2013. Please find attached a letter and statement from the BBKA Chairman; … Continue reading
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The beekeeping courses for Kentish beekeepers at the Kent Science Resource Centre in Sittingbourne are continuing in 2013. I would draw your attention urgently to the upcoming event “Beekeeping for Improvers” on Wed 23rd January. Follow this link to find out more. … Continue reading
see this press release from BBKA, indicating that average hive yield is only 7lb this year. … Continue reading
You might be interested to know that the 2012-2013 programme is under development and the first few courses are about to appear in BeeCraft. The website contains details of the 6 courses listed so far, there will be others. What … Continue reading
Despite the mixed early July weather and lower numbers at the Cherry Festival, there was a lot of interest in beekeeping from attendees of all ages. The observation hive was particularly popular, as was our honey which a number of … Continue reading