The Environment Secretary, Caroline Spelman, will have to answer a question in the Commons from the former Home Office minister David Hanson about whether the Government will investigate if the effect of neonicotinoids on the grooming behaviour of bees is similar to its effect on termites. Full report in the Independent
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Welsh Beekeepers’ Association 2011 Convention
The Welsh Beekeepers' Association 2011 Convention, is on Saturday 26th March and starts at 9.00am. Tea & coffee will be available from 8.30am. The location is Hafod-a-Hendre Hall, Royal Welsh Agricultural Showground, Llanelwedd, Builth Wells, Powys, LD2 3SY. Admission for Adults is £8.00: Juniors (under 17) get in FREE! It will be a great day for … Continue reading Welsh Beekeepers’ Association 2011 Convention
PBKA 2011 Calendar and Information for Members
The programme for this year has been updated and an Information for Members sheet has been produced. Printed one on the reverse of the other and folded these make up an easy to refer to guide.
EU to rule on honey containing traces from GM plants
The EU's highest court may classify honey containing traces of genetically modified material as "food produced" from modified plants. Such a ruling may enable beekeepers with hives close to GM crops to seek damages. Read full story.
Who Killed the Honey Bee?
The 58 minute video originally shown on BBC4 is available to view online at the Internet Archive website. Suitable only for those with a broadband connection.
