Lifestyle - Judy Murphy talks to local beekeepers about ambitious plan to spread their wings
Galway Beekeepers’ Association
Cumann Beachairí na Gaillimhe
February 3, 2012 New venture has Galway buzzing with possibilities ___________________________________________________________ Agenda 21 Beginner's Course for Community groups in Co. Galway. (sustainability and biodiversity). The course is now full Starts Monday 23rd Jan at 6.30 pm in the Ballybane Enterprise Center. Michael Hughes e-mail mhughes@iol.ie ______________________________________________________________________________________ Grant Aid Scheme for the Development of the Commercial Horticulture SectorShane McEntee TD, Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine with special responsibility for Horticulture, has announced details of the fifth round of the Grant Aid Scheme for the Development of the Commercial Horticulture Sector under the National Development Plan (2007-2013). The closing date for receipt of applications is 10th February 2012 and only investments commenced after the issue of letters of approval will be eligible for aid. A minimum investment of €2,000 applies in the case of beekeeping. Further details may be obtained via the DAFM website or by phoning: 01-5058797 or 01-5058801 ______________________________________________________________________________________ Federation Yearbook 2012The FIBKA Handbook for the Guidance of Affiliated Association 2011-2012 is available here in pdf format You may also access the Handbook by following the link to "The Federation" (above) and then the link to "Federation Handbook" ______________________________________________________________________________________ Api-BioxalThe Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food have recently sanctioned the use of Api-Bioxal as a medicine for bees. The product, which is based on Oxalic Acid must only be used as a supplementary treatment during the broodless period in winter as it has a detrimental effect on unsealed larvae. Beekeepers must continue to use either Bayvarol or Apiguard as a primary autumn treatment and follow up with Api-Bioxal where mite drop is excessive in winter. The product may be administered using the trickling method or by vaporization with a suitable apparatus. Supplies of the medicine may be obtained from Ben Harden Beekeeping equipment, Mac Eoin Honey Farms or Bee Supplies who are the only Irish appliance dealers licensed to sell the bee medicines. Seamus Reddy
______________________________________________________________________________________ 2012 International Bee Health Symposium Saturday 24th March 2012 Citywest Hotel Early Bird Registration Extended!The special discounted registration rate of €50 has been extended. This rate will now be available until January 11th 2012. Register now to secure your place at the International Bee Health Symposium 2012! Further information regarding the symposium and on how to register is available here
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