The next meeting of the Southern Beekeepers Association will be held on Monday 24th February 2020 , starting at 6.30pm, at the Glenorchy LINC, rear entrance.
This will be a General Meeting preceded by a Technical Session on Stings and Anaphylaxis.
All Welcome!
A second Beginner Beekeeper Course for 2019 commences on Tuesday 15th Oct. The course has reverted to the long format of 6 night & 2 day sessions. A combination of theory & practical sessions – course is intended for new Beekeepers as well as those contemplating taking up this fascinating hobby. Course is limited to… Continue Reading
The following is an edited version of a letter received from Sustainable Timber Tasmania, dated 26th March 2019: As you may have seen in the most recent weekend newspapers, Sustainable Timber Tasmania (STT) will soon begin its annual program of planned burns. STT’s planned burns are likely to commence in late March/early April this year… Continue Reading
Bushfires this season are having a devastating effect on bees and beekeeping in southern Tasmania. In the Gell River fire, the fires along the Scotts Peak Road, and especially the extensive area burnt in the Arve, there has been a loss of hives, damage to access roads, and particularly a serious loss of foraging resource… Continue Reading
Please welcome Jenny Newton as the Association’s new secretary. For several years, Jenny has been part of the family membership with Dr Bob, our expert on stings and anaphylaxis, and is now taking over from Maurice Rimes, who has been Acting Secretary since shortly after last year’s AGM, and Secretary for five years before that. Continue Reading
A Tasmanian Junior Beekeeping Group was established in 2017. It didn’t take long for it to start thriving, thanks to energetic volunteers – they have even harvested honey from their hives. The group generally meets near Richmond, and welcomes 7 to 17 year olds who are curious about the delights of bees and beekeeping.… Continue Reading
The Gordon River Road has been closed at Westerway today (noon) due to a fire beyond Maydena. So moving hives or visiting bees beyond there will have to await improved weather conditions. Latest updates can be found on the Fire Service and the Parks & Wildlife websites. Continue Reading
Along with the weather, the threat of pesticides and vandals, hive theft is yet another challenge beekeepers face. Central Queensland commercial beekeeper Paul Marsh, who is frustrated with thieves, has resorted to modern technology to arrest the problem. “The first time hives got stolen it was pretty emotional and the last few I just got… Continue Reading
A review of the Nationally Accredited Certificate III in Bee Keeping qualification is being undertaken on behalf of the Agriculture and Production Horticulture Industry Reference Committee. As part of this work Face-to-Face Consultation Workshops are being held across Australia. You can register for these workshops on our website (link below). https://www.skillsimpact.com.au/agriculture/training-package-projects/apiculture-bees-project/ or find out… Continue Reading
The Southern Beekeepers Association now has a Facebook presence: www.facebook.com/STBABees. Check it out! Thanks to Chloe, Ronnie, Deb and Anita for setting it up. Continue Reading