Picture shows the deputy governor of Lower Austria, Stephan Pernkopf. He called his province the "organic world champion." (NewsX/Bee)
Picture shows a petition on change.org, undated. An Australian apiarist's petition against the "careless" eradication of hives due to a varroa mite outbreak has been signed by over 27,000 supporters within weeks. (change.org, NewsX/Bee)
Campaign Gathers Pace To Stop Hive Eradication Over Varroa Mite Fears
Picture shows Vibee bee products, undated. Poellau-based (Austria) beekeeper Victoria Prinz has managed to convince 20 companies and individuals to sponsor a colony of honeybees, according to the MeinBezirk news portal. (NewsX/Bee)
Farmers Union The Latest Sponsor For Young Beekeeper’s Hive-Funding Project
Illustrative image of bees, undated. (NewsX/Bee)