Pollen, Nectar, and our honey bees by Edward Hill Edward Hill Nectar is an important source of carbohydrates for bees, but not all plants produce it. Plants such as wheat, barley, oats and rice are wind pollinated and do not produce nectar. It is mainly flowering plants which are visited by a pollinating insect that […]
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Co Longford BKA Apiary Co Longford Beekeepers Association has an apiary in Cullyfad, Co Longford. The Apiary is used as an outdoor “classroom” to teach the craft of beekeeping. Apiary demonstrations are arranged from time to time. They are used to introduce people to bees and beekeeping. Details of these demonstrations can be found on […]
Honey Granola Recipe by Myfanwy Blissett Myfanwy Blissett – Editor Honey Granola Recipe Ingredients 30g Coconut Oil 120g Honey 300g Oats 30g chopped Hazelnuts 30g flaked Almonds 1 dessertspoon Sesame Seeds […]
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Last autumn IBA Clg launched its online exam for Beginners in Beekeeping. The exam is in two parts, one is written and completed online, the other is a Skills Logbook which is completed at the apiary. The online part was [fairly] easy to access from the IBA clg website. A prospective candidate could follow the […]
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Congratulations to 3 Counties BKA 2021 graduates, seen here receiving their certificates. L – R Alan Foskitt, Majella Ryan, Noel O`Dea, Alison Relihan, David Walsh, Michael Walsh, Pauline Walsh (Education Committee).