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Patrick Dawkins
Jan 30, 20221 min read
Handbook a Trove of Bee Planting Best Practice
The knowledge gained from 10 years of working with beekeepers, farmers and scientists has gone into a newly released book...

Patrick Dawkins
Jan 30, 20222 min read
Honey Bees Take on Social Distancing
In the midst of a global pandemic, an international study has revealed that honey bees use social distancing too...


Ian Fletcher
Jan 29, 20224 min read
Productivity and the Role of the State
Apiculture industry consultant and former top bureaucrat Ian Fletcher gives his monthly “Views from Outside the Apiary”...

Patrick Dawkins
Jan 11, 20221 min read
January Deals
See this month's promotions from within the eMag, from beekeeping equipment, to honey testing and packing, plus a buyer of excess bees...


Patrick Dawkins
Jan 2, 20227 min read
Manuka Trust’s Plan of Attack
A 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 Fletcher
Jan 2, 20222 min read
The UK IPO Manuka Decision
What does the UK "manuka honey" ruling really mean? Expert in the field of international trade Ian Fletcher provides some answers...


Maggie James
Jan 2, 20228 min read
Strong Headwinds for Canterbury Beekeepers
Maggie James caught up with fellow Canterbury beekeepers Rod and Jo Dreaver of Bee My Honey to get their thoughts on some major issues...


Patrick Dawkins
Jan 2, 20225 min read
Covid and Costs Predicted to Persist in ‘22
From lockdowns to freight delays, fast rising costs and heavy hive losses, 2021 was a year that threw up obstacles for beekeepers...


Chris Northcott
Jan 2, 20224 min read
A Different Kind of Apiculture
Every year, millions of bumble bee nests are raised and sold to commercial buyers globally. We learn why they are in such high demand...


John Mackay
Jan 2, 20223 min read
Under the Microscope: Mitigating Varroa
This month, we look at some new pieces of work on ways of potentially mitigating some of the effects of varroa...


Darren Bainbridge
Jan 2, 20223 min read
Honey Sales – Observations from the Sidelines
Given it's a new year, is it time to adjust your beekeeping business priorities? Darren Bainbridge addresses "Management Matters"...


Dave Black
Jan 2, 20223 min read
Club Catch-Up: Big BOP
Bay of Plenty beekeeper Dave Black gives an insight into their local beekeeping "Interest Group", including detailing some club innovations.
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