Knysna Beekeepers Win US Honey Award
Knysna beekeepers, Owen and Christa Williams, might be long-established beekeepers but they are complete newbies to the world of honey competitions – but that didn’t
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The Western Cape Bee Industry Association is dedicated to supporting those who work with the Cape honeybee (Apis mellifera capensis), a very special honeybee which is indigenous to the fynbos biome of the Western Cape. Through our association, we promote ethical, professional and sustainable beekeeping.
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Beekeeper of the Month – Anna Smith (August 2022)
Anna Smith, who lives and works in the Koue Bokkeveld near Ceres, started beekeeping in 2012, a step which ultimately saw her leave her job
How Hive Beetles Outwit Bees
Hive beetles are the bane of many a beekeepers’ existence outside of sub-Saharan Africa but the relationship between these ‘freeloaders’ and their hosts in the
Video: Bee Forage Vital For Food System
Pollinators, like the honeybee, face many challenges in the modern world. One of these challenges is forage sources. The role that forage plays in keeping