Environment
As World Bee Day 2026 approaches, a family-run beekeeping farm is raising awareness of native Irish honey bees and the need to protect them.
Beekeepers across the island of Ireland have collectively called for the establishment of an all Ireland co-ordinated bee inspection service
Opinion
As a professional beekeeper in northern France, I’ve been enduring a difficult period, much like many of my fellow beekeepers across Europe.
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As World Bee Day 2026 approaches on May 20, a family-run beekeeping farm is raising awareness of...
Rural Life
%%excerpt%% It 's important that the 12-month research contract the Department of Agriculture entered into with the University of Galway in October 2023 is concluded before deciding whether to introduce legislation banning the importation of non-native honey bees into Ireland.
The European Commission will provide €120 million to the EU's beekeeping sector over the next three years to support its role in agriculture.
Tillage
Research has been carried out in the UK to identify varieties of oilseed rape (OSR) that are more attractive to insect pollinators.
