Apimondia Newsletter
The latest issue of the Apimondia Newsletter is available here: NEWSLETTER APIMONDIA_3
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01, 2017
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12, 2016
Apiculture Industry Communications – Understanding tutin and the risks
Tutin is a neurotoxin present in tutu bushes which can make its way into honey and cause poisoning in humans. As tutin may be found in comb honey or extracted honey (under certain conditions) over the January to April months, it is timely to remind our industry of the risks. This backgrounder is part of [...]
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12, 2016
Minutes of the Executive Council Meeting of Apimondia
Minutes of the meeting of the Apimondia Executive Council held in Rome, Italy, on 28-29 May 2016. Click here to view: apimondia-ec-2016-minutes.
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11, 2016
Upper South Island beekeepers face ongoing challenges following earthquake
Damaged beehives, bee losses, and difficulty in accessing isolated hives are just some of the challenges Upper South Island beekeepers have faced since the earthquake hit last week. “Like other primary producers, it’s been a hugely challenging time as local beekeepers deal with the fall-out from the earthquake, and our thoughts go out to all [...]
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08, 2016
Industry and Police work together to tackle beehive thefts
Apiculture New Zealand and New Zealand Police are now working together to find solutions to the growing problem of beehive thefts. The issue has escalated to the point that a co-ordinated, nationwide solution must be found, Apiculture NZ chief executive, Daniel Paul, said. “We are discussing ways in which we can, with the assistance of [...]
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08, 2016
NZ’s honey bee population increasing
New Zealand’s honey bee population is growing rapidly despite recent reports of its decline, says Apiculture New Zealand. The industry peak body was responding to comments from Lincoln University that give the impression that honey bees are under threat in New Zealand. The university said New Zealand agriculture stands to lose between $295 and $728 [...]
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07, 2016
Apimondia Oceania President’s Report – July 2016
It is an exciting time to be involved in apiculture in the Oceania region. Public interest in bees is at an all-time high, and consumers are intrinsically fascinated by bees and in love with honey as a natural and healthy alternative to less-popular, highly processed sweeteners. This gives a positive base to build from as [...]
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06, 2016
New Zealand needs more Kiwi beekeepers
The lucrative and rapidly expanding apiculture industry wants more Kiwis to become beekeepers. Industry peak body Apiculture New Zealand (ApiNZ) is working to reduce the industry’s reliance on skilled migrant labour, and encourage Kiwis into the industry. But without locally trained apiarists there remains a need to import skills from offshore. APiNZ is working closely [...]