Displaying items by tag: honey

Friday, 07 July 2017 11:27

Manuka honey definition timeframe extended

The Ministry for Primary Industries is taking more time to review submissions to its consultation on the definition of Manuka honey.

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Wednesday, 19 April 2017 12:55

Fake manuka exporters told to buzz off

The authenticity of manuka honey exported from New Zealand is to be settled once and for all.

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Friday, 10 March 2017 14:28

Beehive losses down

A survey has found beehive losses around the country last year to be 9.78%.

Published in General News
Friday, 03 March 2017 14:40

Sweet returns for honey

Export revenue for New Zealand pure honey reached a record $315 million for the year ended 2016, up 35% on the previous year.

Published in General News
Monday, 23 January 2017 07:55

Quake hits beekeeping sector

The beekeeping industry expects to be disrupted for months because of the Kaikoura earthquake last November 14.

Published in General News
Tuesday, 02 August 2016 06:55

Financial sting from honeybee loss

New Zealand agriculture stands to lose $295-728 million annually if the local honeybee population continues to decline.

Published in General News
Thursday, 28 July 2016 06:55

Manuka sweetens land values

The honey bee is causing land values to shoot up in 'manuka-friendly' regions.

Published in General News
Monday, 04 July 2016 09:55

Beekeepers unite under one flag

All beekeepers will be now represented by Apiculture New Zealand.

Published in General News
Wednesday, 18 May 2016 15:55

The money’s in the honey

There's a dawning realisation that unused blocks of manuka covered land could be an untapped source of sustainable income.

Published in General News
Sunday, 01 May 2016 15:55

Sweet opportunities for locals

This week marked the first day of work for 11 Work and Income clients, who will be developing Northland College's mānuka plantation site.

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