Re-Queening – Canberra Region Beekeepers
We are affiliated with the Canberra Region Beekeepers. Recently, we supported the re-queening of their club apiary. Why Re-Queen Whether to re-queen honey bee colonies is nearly always a point of contention; this need not be the case. Instead, why not ask: ‘Why do you keep bees?’ I am
AHBIC 2023 Annual General Meeting
I swung by the Australian Honey Bee Industry Council (AHBIC) Annual General Meeting (AGM) last weekend, representing the Australian Queen Bee Breeder’s Association (AQBBA). As expected, much of the conversation was about the current varroa situation and the likely next steps. I also grabbed so
Meeting Dr Samuel Ramsay
This is a shameless plug at self-promotion simply by association with the famous!!!! Dr Samuel Ramsay recently presented at the NSW Apiarists Association Annual Conference in Sydney earlier this year. While being a dynamic and entertaining speaker at a conference attended by boring old beekeepers li
2023 Royal Easter Show
At the 2023 Royal Easter Show in Sydney, NSW, I helped on the NSW Aprists Association (NSWAA) honey stand alongside fellow NSWAA members in April. It was a tremendous two-day session for me, meeting the public, working the retail side of the honey industry, learning from the NSWAA stand team the c
Presenting at the ACT Beekeepers Association
Occasionally, I am offered the opportunity to present to the Canberra Region Beekeeper’s Association. Just recently, I provided a presentation on Backyard Queen Rearing. I believe beekeeping is an applied science—a more significant understanding results in better application. Mastering a n