BeginnerBeekeeping Introduction to Beekeeping: Is It Right for You?
Beekeeping is more than a hobby; it's a commitment to nurturing and understanding honey bees. From fostering a deeper connection to nature to producing your own honey, the rewards are…
Professor Stephen Martin
Few names in the world of honey bee research are as respected as Professor Stephen Martin. For nearly four decades, his work has shaped how scientists and beekeepers understand one…
Precision nutrition for honey bees: The “super‑food” that could transform UK beekeeping
In recent years UK beekeepers have faced mounting pressures: reduced floral diversity, unpredictable weather, parasites, pesticides and landscape change. Against this backdrop, a significant scientific breakthrough may offer a fresh…
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…
Tropilaelaps: The Next Big Threat to UK Beekeeping
Tropilaelaps mites are rapidly emerging as one of the most dangerous threats to honeybee health - and they could soon reach the UK. More aggressive and faster-reproducing than Varroa, these…
Dr. Maggie Gill
Dr. Maggie Gill, a senior scientist at Defra, is one of the UK’s leading voices in pollinator health and sustainable agriculture. With a background in entomology and over a decade…
Britain’s Wild Honey Bees: Thriving Against the Odds
New research from the University of Sussex reveals that wild honey bee colonies are thriving in Britain’s countryside, sustained by veteran trees and natural selection.
Honey Bee Genetics: An Idiot’s Guide (For Smart Beekeepers)
Confused by bee genetics? This beginner-friendly guide breaks down the essentials of honey bee genetics and explains why working with your local, native bees is the smartest path to sustainable…
Norman Carreck
From his first hive at fifteen to his role as Science Director of the International Bee Research Association, Norman Carreck has devoted his life to honey bees. A respected researcher,…
Professor Grace McCormack
Professor Grace McCormack, Head of the School of Natural Sciences at the University of Galway, is one of Ireland’s leading voices in honey bee genetics and conservation. Her research reveals…
Dr. Dorian Pritchard
Dr. Dorian Pritchard - geneticist, author, and former SICAMM president - has spent over 40 years conserving and breeding near-native Apis mellifera mellifera. His work combines scientific rigour with practical…