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; David Aston, regarding the EFSA report, directed to all BBKA members. The letter from Dr Aston…
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. Also, there’s a strong focus on microscopy, something that can be difficult to get started in. Microscopes…
see this press release from BBKA, indicating that average hive yield is only 7lb this year.
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 is new this year? There are completely new courses (e.g. Brood Diseases, Bee Behaviour) and…
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 members brought along. In fact, we sold out! These type of events are a great…
