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Honey Show Report and Results 2021
I am pleased to announce the success of the KZNBFA 2021 Honey Show, although we missed the Royal Show that normally surrounds our honey competition. The show was held from 19 – 22 May 2021. The event was well supported and we hosted the Honey Judges Guild of South Africa (HJG) at a training day […]
KZN Honey Show
The honey show will go on. Unfortunately the Royal Agricultural Show in Pietermaritzburg has been cancelled again this year but the KZN Beefarmers Association has decided to stage a Honey Show this year. We are collaborating with the Honey Judges Guild of South Africa and aim to standardise the Honey Shows and judging standards across […]
Vandalism
Vandalism has always been a problem for beekeeper as apiary sites are usually in remote and unsecured areas. The vandals are usually after the honey in the hives but often destroy equipment and colonies in the process. This means that the beekeeper not only loses his crop but suffers from the loss of potential future […]
Movement of Beekeepers During lockdown
The following explains the arrangements that SABIO has agreed with government regarding the movement of beekeepers and bee hives during the lockdown period.
Coronavirus Lockdown
We are all having to make sacrifices in the current situation. However, beekeepers are concerned about their colonies and what is allowed in this time. SABIO is working with government to get a resolution we can all work with. Following is the letter from the SABIO chairman with the latest situation. I will post more […]
Open Day 7 March 2020 – Queen Rearing
A new topic for many of us as queen rearing is not a common practise in South Africa. Justin Thacker gave a very comprehensive overview of his procedure and adaptations to local conditions and bee lifecycles. Even if you never intend to queen rear the information helps to understand our bees better. He also gave […]