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.
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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.
2011 Membership
A reminder that memberships are now due for 2011 - click here to download the membership form.
National Bee Unit Update No. 8
This is a link to the recently updated Managing Varroa leaflet as well as the new Small Hive Beetle which contains a few small amendments. It is the NBU's intention to have a limited number of hard copies available before April. If, and when, these do become available a note will be added to the … Continue reading National Bee Unit Update No. 8
The Bee Shop
This was a new supplier to me. They are based in Wells, Somerset and is run by Mike Duckett. Despite the name they don't sell bees, at least I don't think so, but have a range of low cost beekeepers' clothing. According to Mike "this is the 3rd season they have been selling on-line and direct … Continue reading The Bee Shop
