INDUSTRY NEWS
Apiculture conference in June to focus on growing value
New approaches to bee breeding, the latest international research on Varroa and understanding the challenges of the honey market are just a handful of this year’s pressing topics at the Apiculture New Zealand Conference & [...]
Gradual rise in New Zealand’s overall honey bee colony losses shows need for ongoing attention to bee health
Apiculture New Zealand (ApiNZ) says a gradual rise in New Zealand’s bee colony loss rates highlights the need for ongoing attention to bee health issues. “We are concerned to see a gradual rise in [...]
Apiculture New Zealand supports Minister of Agriculture’s plea for unity
Apiculture New Zealand supports the Minister of Agriculture’s plea for greater unity to address existing challenges around bee welfare and biosecurity, food safety and export regulations, and welcomes the Minister’s commitment to supporting the industry. [...]
Getting support when times are tough
Working in apiculture can take a toll physically but also mentally and emotionally, particularly when unpredictable circumstances related to finances, weather conditions and personal issues arise. The recent traumatic events in Christchurch undoubtedly have [...]
Majority of commercial beekeepers vote against commodity levy on honey
Commercial beekeepers have voted not to support the introduction of a honey levy with only 23.56% voting for the introduction of a commodity levy. Commenting on the result Bruce Wills, Chair of Apiculture NZ, [...]
Beekeepers urged to vote for commodity levy
Apiculture New Zealand (ApiNZ) is calling on commercial beekeepers to vote for a commodity levy with voting papers going out this month. “We are at a crucial juncture in the history of this industry,” [...]