Fake Honey Imports ‘Put Europe’s Beekeepers At Risk’
The import of vast amounts of adulterated honey is posing a substantial threat to traditional beekeeping practices, a German apiarist has warned. Research by the European Commission (EC) recently revealed that almost 50 per cent of the honey shipped to Europe might breach the European Union’s (EU) honey quality requirements by featuring syrup. Illustrative image of a honey in jar, undated. (NewsX/Bee) Thomas Hock heads the Association of Apiarists in…
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Fake Honey Imports ‘Put Europe’s Beekeepers At Risk’
The import of vast amounts of adulterated honey is posing a substantial threat to traditional beekeeping practices, a German apiarist has warned. Research by the European Commission (EC) recently revealed…
Apiculture Has No Age Limit, Workshop Tutor Says
An expert on apiculture has underlined that there are no age restrictions when it comes to taking up beekeeping. Christy Locklear is organising workshops for children at Long Branch Elementary…
Free Beekeeping Workshop For Kids In Cologne This Saturday
A beekeeper who manages hives in the back garden of a cultural institution in the heart of Cologne is organising a workshop for children this weekend. Ansgar Scheuten is looking…
UK Schools Receive Wildflower Seeds Worth GBP 350,000
The UK government has spent more than GBP 350,000 (EUR 400,000) on a biodiversity initiative which aims at improving the conditions for pollinators such as bees. The Department for Education…
Mexican Vet Deplores People’s Assumption That Swarms Are Dangerous
A Mexican veterinarian who has specialised in rescuing bee swarms in urban areas said a lack of knowledge was posing a risk to pollinators. Adriana Véliz founded Abeja Negra SOS…
Swarm Of Bees Huddles On Dortmund Road
Dozens of firefighters were in action after a swarm of bees ended up on a busy street in a city in Germany. Dortmund Police said the local fire brigade had…
This Honey Cake Is Slice Of Family History, With Sweet Memories As Last Cake Dad Made 53 Years Ago
A woman has touched millions of hearts after revealing how she kept a piece of cake in her fridge for 53 years baked for her by her dad the day…
Farmer Fleeing Bees Jumps Into Well
A 50-year-old farmer suffered serious injuries as he jumped into a well in an attempt to escape a swarm of bees. Rukhdiya Pandiya was working on an agricultural estate in…
