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Wednesday, 16 September 2020 08:52

New Varroa heat treatment method causes a buzz

A new in-hive heat treatment is able to destroy the Varroa mite whilst keeping bees alive.

Published in General News

New Zealand's apiculture industry is still growing, according to a new report.

Published in General News
Thursday, 10 October 2019 11:04

Mānuka honey move stings Aussie beekeepers

The Government is spending nearly $6 million to stop Australian beekeepers marketing their products as ‘mānuka’ honey.

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Hundreds of beekeepers, packers and industry trade and suppliers will converge in Rotorua next month for Apiculture New Zealand’s national conference.

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The honey market downturn has impacted the profitability of many beekeeping businesses, particularly those producing the non-manuka honeys, says Karin Kos, chief executive of Apiculture New Zealand.

Published in General News

New Zealand’s bee colony loss rates are rising, according to a report released today. 

Published in General News
Tuesday, 26 March 2019 10:48

More buzz needed among beekeepers

Apiculture New Zealand (ApiNZ) is backing Agriculture Minister Damien O’Connor’s plea for greater unity among beekeepers.

Published in General News
Monday, 11 March 2019 14:19

130,000 bees go under the microscope

Sampling has been completed for the largest and most detailed study of honey bee health ever undertaken in New Zealand.

Published in General News

Commercial beekeepers have voted not to support the introduction of a honey levy.

Published in General News
Tuesday, 26 February 2019 10:38

Why beekeepers support the levy

Beekeeper board members of ApiNZ outline why a commodity levy on honey is needed.

Published in Opinion
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