Honeybees and Farmers, Obstacles to Co- existence By Jude Walsh, Ballina, Co Mayo     Honeybees and the environment seem to be the buzz words presently. However, farming on designated land seems to bring about a lot of contradictions. The Department of Agriculture under the new CAP rules, seems to bring this to the fore. […]

Bees & Spaceby Eddie Hill, North Kildare BKA Did you know that on 25th December 1810 Lorenzo L Langstroth was born? This year celebrates the 207th anniversary of his birth. He is credited with having revolutionised the beekeeping industry with his 1852 patented moveable frame hive and his manual,” The Hive and the Honeybee “His […]

Does the waggle dance work in a large colony? By Jacqui Glisson, West Cork Beekeepers’ Association There is nothing like the festive season to bring home the difficulties of communicating in a house full of people. Ever tried to ask some-one to pass the salt during the Christmas meal? It requires some determination and a […]