
Tag Archives Beekeeper

Manitoba Beekeepers expect reduced production
Fewer workers, interruptions to supply chains to blame

First bee-to-bottle meadery to open soon in Manitoba
‘Bee Boyzz’ couple raise a glass to the sweet things in life

Rooftop hives educating college
Red River College continues to grow its urban apiaries with sweet results

Training critical for new beekeepers to avoid disease woes
Beekeepers stress the need for industry newcomers to be trained in disease and pest management

App sounds sweet to honey producers’ group
Beekeepers say the BeeConnected app has positive possibilities for their industry, but it’s going to depend a lot on uptake

Bee health creating a buzz
The bee industry wants to see government support for ongoing research to continue

Bee die-offs from multiple causes
Experts and bee industry representatives say the story’s been presented one dimensionally by many in the media

App promises better communication between farmers and beekeepers
Developed in Australia, BeeConnected will aid co-ordination between farmers and beekeepers and keep bees healthy

Bee swarms cut into honey production
Fear not the swarm! Honeybee swarms don’t pose a risk to humans, but can hamper honey production

Shorter winter favours honeybees
Some high overwintering losses may be attributed to inexperience and not the winter weather