Beekeeping
Fears are growing in the honey market as supply tightens following another poor harvest, even while demand continues to surge. This comes amid broader positive signals in New Zealand's agricultural sectors.
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The discount supermarket chain Lidl has installed six beehives, each containing 50,000 bees, at three of its locations in Luxembourg. This initiative aims to support the local ecosystem and produce honey for sale. The project involves collaboration with a local apiarist.
In the latest installment of a beekeeping series, David Burns encourages hobbyists to shift from descriptive hive inspections to interpretive ones that view the colony as a single organism. The article, published in Bee Culture Magazine, outlines four key principles for more effective beekeeping. Burns draws from his experience to help beekeepers anticipate colony needs across seasons.
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In a recent Bee Culture Magazine article, experienced beekeeper Richard Wahl details the Demaree vertical split technique to prevent swarming without expanding hive numbers. Developed in the late 19th century, this method separates brood areas while keeping the colony intact. Wahl shares steps and tips based on his years of mentoring new beekeepers.
Beekeepers and researchers gathered for key events at the start of the 2026 season, focusing on management strategies, varroa control, and industry support. The American Beekeeping Federation Conference took place in Mobile, Alabama, from January 6 to 10, while the North American Honey Bee Expo occurred in Louisville, Kentucky, from January 8 to 10. These meetings highlighted collaboration and positive developments amid ongoing challenges like colony losses.
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Spring in southeastern Arizona arrives subtly, marked by blooming wildflowers, leafing mesquite trees, allergy triggers, and migrating bee swarms. Unlike dramatic seasonal shifts in snowy regions, these changes offer a quiet adventure for observers. The season peaks with vibrant desert colors and natural phenomena from mid-February to mid-June.