Notice Board

FUNDING FROM FAO

TeleFood Special Fund Beekeepers’ groups and associations may apply for 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. See www.fao.org

1% for Development Fund

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

CENTENARY CONGRATULATIONS

E H Thorne (Beehives) Ltd celebrating 100 years of making quality beekeeping equipment. See www.thorne.co.uk

TREATMENT FREE

Organic beekeeping in Los Angeles, USA, and branches starting in other cities. We rely on observation and natural practices to keep our bees thriving rather than pesticides, chemicals, or treatments of any kind. Want to know more www.backwardsbeekeepers.com

GRANTS TO SCIENTISTS

IFS Research Grants are for citizens of a developing country who are scientists under 40 years of age, with at least a Master’s or equivalent degree or research experience and attached to a university, national research institution or research-orientated NGO in a developing country. See www.ifs.se

CIVIL SOCIETY RESPONSIVE GRANT

Non-profit/cultural organisations can apply for funding from the Commonwealth Foundation to support activities including training courses, workshops, conferences and study visits to promote international or intercultural exchange, co-operation and sharing of skills, knowledge and ideas between people from developing Commonwealth countries. See www.commonwealthfoundation.com

AWARD

A professional development programme that strengthens the research and leadership skills of African women in agricultural science, empowering them to contribute more effectively to poverty alleviation and food security in sub-Saharan Africa. See www.awardfellowships.org

AMERICAN BEE JOURNAL

The oldest English language beekeeping publication in the world. See a digital copy and subscribe at www.americanbeejournal.com

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

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