The Journal of the Victorian Apiarists' Association
First Published in the American Bee Journal August 2025 By Randy Oliver, ScientificBeekeeping.com What is it with us beekeepers? On one hand we love invasive non-native weeds (so long as they produce nectar), but we dread having a neighbor with a swimming pool. How Can We Not Love Swimming Pools? In California during the summer, … Read more
NQI’s Future In Instrumental Insemination By John Kennedy In the US the Northern Queen Initiative (NQI) is seeking additional funding or sponsorship from individual beekeepers as they point out that ―strategic investment in queen breeding technology is vital for the future of sustainable beekeeping‖. NQI points out that in North America honey bee colonies face … Read more
Happy New Year, wishing you a great year in your beekeeping. The next Bendigo branch meeting is on Wednesday the 4th of February at the Lakeside Hotel 286 Napier Street Bendigo. Meeting from 7pm and meals from 6pm, please email Peta bbvaasecretary@gmail.com if you are having a meal, by the first Monday of the month. … Read more