In recent years UK beekeepers have faced mounting pressures: reduced floral diversity, unpredictable weather, parasites, pesticides and landscape change. Against this backdrop, a significant scientific breakthrough may offer a fresh…
In September 2025, Apimondia – the International Federation of Beekeepers’ Associations – released a landmark statement on the growing issue of immature honey production. The organization warned that this emerging…
Tropilaelaps mites are rapidly emerging as one of the most dangerous threats to honeybee health - and they could soon reach the UK. More aggressive and faster-reproducing than Varroa, these…
Dr. Maggie Gill, a senior scientist at Defra, is one of the UK’s leading voices in pollinator health and sustainable agriculture. With a background in entomology and over a decade…
New research from the University of Sussex reveals that wild honey bee colonies are thriving in Britain’s countryside, sustained by veteran trees and natural selection.
Confused by bee genetics? This beginner-friendly guide breaks down the essentials of honey bee genetics and explains why working with your local, native bees is the smartest path to sustainable…
From his first hive at fifteen to his role as Science Director of the International Bee Research Association, Norman Carreck has devoted his life to honey bees. A respected researcher,…
Professor Grace McCormack, Head of the School of Natural Sciences at the University of Galway, is one of Ireland’s leading voices in honey bee genetics and conservation. Her research reveals…
Dr. Dorian Pritchard - geneticist, author, and former SICAMM president - has spent over 40 years conserving and breeding near-native Apis mellifera mellifera. His work combines scientific rigour with practical…
Selwyn Runnett, a leading voice in sustainable beekeeping and conservation of the native dark bee (Apis mellifera mellifera), is the keynote speaker at our upcoming event. Based in rural Wales,…
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