Randy Oliver’s Greatest Hits
The experiences and expertise which Californian scientific-beekeeper Randy Oliver shared were the undoubted highlight of The Beekeepers...
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Patrick Dawkins
Jun 22 min read
Limited Registrations Remain for Science Symposium 2024
It’s a new venue, but a similar, successful format for the 5th iteration of the annual New Zealand Honey Bee Research Symposium...
Dave Black
Oct 1, 20234 min read
A Very Special Honey(bee)…
Science writer Dave Black explores varroa sensitive hygiene, explaining what it is, how it is measured, and learning of research in our...
Dave Black
Sep 1, 20235 min read
Home, Sweet Home
Have you ever thought about the ecology in a honey bee’s hive? Bees are usually the biggest inhabitants, but they are not the only ones...
Dave Black
Aug 1, 20236 min read
Engineering Solutions
How is genetic engineering assisting beekeeping science? How could it? This month science writer Dave Black tackles genetic modification...
Dave Black
May 31, 20234 min read
Elec-trickery and the Bee
Science writer Dave Black explores electromagnetics and explains an emerging field of study which, almost certainly, has a profound...
Patrick Dawkins
Sep 2, 20225 min read
Nectar Analysis Project a World First, but Needs Beekeeper Support
Is there a more accurate way to define New Zealand’s – and potentially the World’s – honey varieties? Esteemed honeybee scientist Dr Mark...
Dave Black
Jul 3, 20225 min read
The Dangerous Questions
We often turn to science and new research to solve problems of bee health, but some academics are posing some "dangerous" questions...
Patrick Dawkins
Jul 3, 20226 min read
Talking Points from a Science Symposium Growing in Popularity
A mix of detailed in-depth scientific presentation and more generalised discussion over beekeeping and industry matters hallmarked...
Patrick Dawkins
Jun 2, 20222 min read
Scientists Call on Beekeepers to Be Heard
The 3rd NZ Honey Bee Research Symposium on June 29 will have an emphasis on fostering connections between beekeepers and scientists...
John Mackay
Mar 30, 20223 min read
Col Loss at a Glance…
John Mackay looks at the Colony Loss Survey results released recently and asks, should we be alarmed?...
Patrick Dawkins
Jul 3, 20213 min read
Science Symposium Packs in the Knowledge
UNDER THE MICROSCOPE BROUGHT TO YOU BY dnature From gut bacteria, metals of the brain and American foulbrood bacteriophages, to over...
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