Lemon & Honey Crunchies by Myfanwy Blissett – Sneem Beekeepers Ingredients 75g fine wholemeal flour + 1 teaspoon baking powder75g oats50g sugar75g butter1 tablespoon strongly flavoured honey Method Finely grated rind of 1 small lemon.Heat oven to 150 degrees. Line a baking tray with parchment paper.Melt butter and honey in a saucepan on a low […]
Giant Hogweed by Alan Forskitt, H&S officer As we are often in rural areas and despite attempts to eradicate this plant, we have a fair chance of bumping into it. If you see it, NEVER touch it. It can be reported to NWPS as it is an invasive species. Their details are on the following […]
The How’s and Why’s of Beekeeping By Caroline McDonald, IBA clg Education Officer. I can start by quoting one of the best – Albert Einstein- who said “Education is not the learning of facts, but the training of the mind to think.”In the IBA a beginner’s course is organised each year where newcomers can learn […]
The Beekeeping Year By Pauline Walsh – 3 Counties BKA OCTOBER We have largely prepared the hives for winter now. The following are jobs which may be necessary if not already done. Ensure the hives are watertight.Make sure there is ventilation at the top of the hive by inserting matchsticks under the corners.This will prevent […]
DAFM Beekeeper Registration Registration of primary producers of honey with the Department of Agriculture, Food and Marine Beekeepers are food producers and a requirement exists to register with the competent authority, even when the operation occurs in a private domestic dwelling. EU Regulations on food and food safety, came into effect in 2006. The objective […]