Notice Board

25 YEARS

Waasland Beekeepers Association in Belgium are celebrating their 25th year with an Apiaries of the World Exhibition. Details from willy.devriese1@gmail.com

PROJECT FUNDING

FAO, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the UN, supports beekeeping projects in developing countries.

TeleFood Special Fund Beekeepers’ groups and associations may apply for small project funding of up to US$10,000. Request documents should include a brief description of project objectives, proposed food production or income-generating activities, work plan, number of participants, detailed list of inputs with cost estimates and reporting arrangements. Submit your request to the FAO or UNDP office in your country. See www.fao.org and inform Bf D of the outcome of your application.

1% for Development Fund Small grants to enable community based beekeeping projects in developing countries to get off the ground. Applicants must define clearly objectives and describe how they are to be attained. See One-Per-Cent-Fund@FAO.org

APIACTA

For the beekeeper and bee scientist Apiacta the Apimondia Journal. Available online from www.apimondia.org

BEE CRAFT UK

Beekeeping Journal for beginners and seasoned apiarists. View a digital copy and subscribe on line at www.bee-craft.com

BEE CULTURE

The magazine of American beekeeping 140 years experience. Today’s techniques. Tomorrow’s ideas. US$15 for a digital subscription.

See www.BeeCulture.com

ULUDAG BEE JOURNAL

News, practical information and research articles. Published quarterly in Turkish with English summaries. See www.uludagaricilik.org

IT PAYS TO ADVERTISE

BfD Journal offers a great opportunity to reach thousands of readers. Prices start from GBP35 (€42, US$60), various size ads available.

PROJECT PLANNERS

Remember to include an allowance for publications and BfDJ subscriptions in your budget when writing proposals. We can help with expert advice and supply you with an appropriate beekeeping library. Also include participation costs for beekeeping meetings, such as the biennial Apimondia Congresses - see Look Ahead (above).