Maximising Production with Native Honey Bees: Lessons from Colm O’Neill
BeginnerBeekeeping Irish beekeeper Colm O’Neill shares how native bees, careful record-keeping, and brood management can dramatically boost honey yields while preserving bee health.
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Apimondia Condemns Immature Honey: Why Unripe Honey Isn’t Real Honey
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…
How to Build Bees for Free: The Power of the Two-Frame Nuc
Want to grow your bee colonies without breaking the bank? Discover how to create a powerful two-frame nuc using just one frame of brood and one frame of food. Our…
Why Every Sustainable Beekeeper Should Read The Principles of Bee Improvement by Jo Widdicombe
In The Principles of Bee Improvement, Jo Widdicombe offers a practical, sustainable approach to breeding gentle, productive honey bees from local stock. Instead of relying on imported queens, Jo guides…
Varroa-sensitive hygiene (VSH)
Varroa Sensitive Hygiene (VSH) is how honey bees detect and remove mite-infested brood, breaking the Varroa life cycle and improving colony health.