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SCOTTISH HONEY SURVEY - 2024 HARVEST

We are looking for your help please, we are trying to provide more information on the honey market to beekeepers in Scotland, and as such, have created a short survey which we're hoping you can complete.

The link to the survey is below, or you can find it on the News pages of the SBA website.

 https://forms.office.com/e/20Jt3fkXRy

The Scottish Beekeepers' Association, is carrying out the survey to establish the price and yield from the 2024 Scottish honey harvest for the hobby beekeeping sector. You are encouraged to complete the survey if you are a hobbyist beekeeper and you harvested and/or sold honey collected from hives in Scotland in the 2024 season.

The closing date to complete the survey is Sunday 13th April.

Once complete, the Scottish Beekeepers Association  will publish the results of the survey online and share them via email and in the Scottish Beekeeper magazine. They will also be shared with the Scottish Government's Rural and Environment Science and Analytical Services Division (RESAS).

Many thanks

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SRUC March Update2025

BHIP ANNUAL REPORT FOR 2024 The Bee Health Improvement Partnership (BHIP) Annual Report for 2024 has been published online this morning on the Scottish Government Honey Bee Health pages. The Bee Health Improvement Partnership (BHIP) was established in 2010 as part of Scotland’s first 10-year Honey Bee Health Strategy. It serves as a forum for Scottish Government officials and expert stakeholders, including the SBA, to address the challenges affecting honey bees and the Scottish beekeeping sector. This Annual Report marks the second year of the BHIP’s activities following the publication of Scotland’s second 10-year Honey Bee Health Strategy in 2022. The report reflects on the progress made over the past year and outlines the BHIP's key priorities for 2025. You can access the full report here  or on the News pages of the SBA's website. If you have any questions please email the Scottish Government Honey Bee Health Team at Bees_Mailbox@gov.scot

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More information in the March edition of The Scottish Beekeeper (page 88 & 89)

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Published online 3 February 2025

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NEW YOUNG BEEKEEPERS' AWARD

We're buzzing with excitement to announce the launch of the Scottish Young Beekeepers' Award! This brand-new award celebrates Scotland's young beekeepers (under 18 years old) who are making a real difference in their local environment, supporting bees, and inspiring others. Whether they've helped grow a hive, educate their community, or shown outstanding dedication to beekeeping, we want to hear their story!

Do you know a young beekeeper who deserves recognition? Nominations are now open! Download the award criteria and nomination guidance here.

The winner will have the honour of being recognised as one of Scotland's most inspiring young beekeepers. The awards are normally presented at our Annual General Meetings, or in the award recipient's local area. 

Let's celebrate the next generation of beekeepers! Spread the word and submit your nominations today!

The closing date for nominations is Sunday 30th March 2025.

A reminder that the next PBKA talk is on Tuesday 25th February 2025 7.30pm

This talk will be held online (MS Teams). Follow this link to join:-

https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_ZGMzYzlkYzktYzZlYi00ODhlLTg0MjQtZTgwZjljNjY0NjUz%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%227b71cd54-f2b2-40ee-8e28-44359fc0999f%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%22d2ad18fd-495c-46b9-8db8-d644eee40d0d%22%7d

Full details here:- https://www.peeblesbeekeepers.org.uk/event/online-talk-monitoring-pollinators-with-poms-dr-miranda-bane/

February Webinar

The first webinar in February, on BeeBytes has changed date, it’s now Thursday 6th Feb at 7.30pm (a day later).

 Dr. Mark Barnett and Matthew Richardson will be chatting about BeeBytes, a social enterprise specialising in honey bee genetics and DNA analysis to characterise genetic admixture and identify the sources of forage visited by honey bees, bumblebees, and solitary bees.

Scottish Beekeepers Association webinars are free and open to all, so if you would like to book a place please forward the link below

https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/8793554691164661596