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The UK’s targets to stop the destruction of the natural world are so inadequate that they could be met even if all the country’s bees, wasps, ants and moths were to go extinct, the government has been warned. theguardian.com/environment/20…

The BBKA's Forum can be a great place to ask questions and chat with other beekeepers online. bbkaforum.co.uk

Recent approval by the Spanish cabinet of a Royal Decree amending the quality standard for honey so it is now compulsory to indicate the percentage of contribution of each country of origin in the main visual field of the label. surinenglish.com/spain/new-rule…

I’m sorry to say that this platform is becoming u workable. I will be closing down here. I hope that the current administration open up on a different platform, but I doubt they will. Good luck to you all! 🐝🤞

Congratulations @britishbee for one of the best ADM’s in years. Particular thanks to all of those who worked so hard to make it happen 🤩👍

Rather than trying to replace honeybees with robots, our two latest projects funded by the European Union propose that the robots and honeybees actually team up. durham.ac.uk/research/curre…

BBC Countryfile recently covered new research into honey adulteration. BBKA Honey Authenticity Ambassador Lynne Ingram & the team from Aston University were interviewed for the programme. The item starts at 38.45 into this link bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episod…

The National Bee Unit is asking for BeeBase records to be updated by 31.12.23. Up to date information helps to inform where Bee Inspectors are deployed. This applies in relation to familiar pests and diseases and Asian hornets. nationalbeeunit.com/.../beek.../20… Photo © Crown Copyright

The French beekeeping union UNAF is reporting a catastrophic fall in the sales and proces of bulk honey. They have called for protest in Paris on 30.11.23 unaf-apiculture.info/actualites/chu…

Asian hornet 'wash-up' meeting, Tonight, Monday 27th Nov @ 6.30pm A meeting reminder email has been sent to Area associations and branch secretaries, ER2 managers and AHAT coordinators regarding this meeting Photo: courtesy Julian Newton

Honey market feels impacts of economic concerns in North America and China. just-food.com/news/new-zeala…

Snow can freeze on landing boards and with solid floors that may cause ventilation issues.

Spring trapping of Asian yellow-legged hornets is a topic of interest. Next year, it will be best deployed near to nests found in 2023. Francis Russell, Invasive Non-native Species Coordinator on Guernsey has supplied the BBKA with materials. #bees #asianhornet

When putting out selective monitored spring queen traps on Guernsey, labels are clearly attached to let the curious know what they are and to please leave them alone. The trap labels also have a ID no. Notice the bycatch release holes added to these commercially available traps

Guernsey produced this short video to inform the public about Asian yellow-legged hornet selective spring trapping on the island. The video also serves a secondary purpose in raising awareness of hornets

On World Soil Day, an item looking at the connection between soil and ground nesting solitary bees. teagasc.ie/news--events/d…

December in the Apiary - Karl Colyer bbka.org.uk/blog/december-…

150 years of BBKA! Spring Convention 12-14 Apr 2024 @HarperAdamsUni 25 lectures, 70+ workshops/seminars, Saturday Bumper Trade Show & more! Welcome back Prof Jamie Ellis of @UFhoneybeelab on: Honey bee mating; Sustainability; Pollen substitutes bbka.org.uk/springconventi… @britishbee

December 7th is the feast day of St. Ambrose, patron saint of Beekeeping an candle makers. The Latin phrase for “honey” is “Ambrosia” or the food of the gods, thus the origin of St. Ambrose’s name. christianapostles.com/st-ambrose/