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Honey Processing
Successful ‘Honey Kitchen’ demonstration
A very successful demonstration of honey extracting took place at the new Honey Kitchen at Scolton Manor on Sunday afternoon watched by over 70 people who crammed into the exhibition and extracting room. Paul Eades, the Apiary Manager, uncapped the frames, while John Dudman loaded the extractor and gave a running commentary to various groups, … Continue reading Successful ‘Honey Kitchen’ demonstration
Honey Cleaning and Marketing
If you are planning ahead for the honey harvest to come (!) or already have some honey this year thanks to oil seed rape, this guide to the Cleaning and Marketing of honey from the Beedata website should be helpful.
Oil Seed Rape – What You Need to Know
Oil Seed Rape (OSR) is very topical as it is the first major crop of the year and if not already in flower may be coming to a field near you. Have a look at our guide to dealing with the harvest and avoid the potential problems OSR can bring and get the most from … Continue reading Oil Seed Rape – What You Need to Know
Beeswax and Honey – Useful Guide to Temperatures
If you haven't already done so you are probably completing your honey harvest and may also have wax you've collected during the year ready to melt down. This article has useful information about how temperature and time impact on honey quality and also contains useful tips about melting wax. And a reminder about how members … Continue reading Beeswax and Honey – Useful Guide to Temperatures
