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KZNBFA held another successful honey competition in 2025. We would like to thank the Eston Show for allowing us to be a part of their show this year while the Royal Agricultural Society (RAS). is finding their new home. We would like to thank the everybody who made this show a success: those that entered […]

On Saturday, 14 June 2025, the KwaZulu-Natal Bee Farmers Association (KZNBFA) had the pleasure of hosting a presentation on one of the most fascinating—yet often overlooked—aspects of South African beekeeping: queen rearing. Whether you’re a backyard hobbyist or managing dozens of hives, understanding how to raise queens is central to...

We had a very successful honey competition in our old home at the Honey Hall, Royal Agricultural Showgrounds, Pietermaritzburg. We had a lovely range of good quality honey and all in all an excellent standard of entries. Well done to all the winners. Results are here.