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

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

GRANT

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

ECOLOGISTS IN AFRICA

The British Ecological Society offers grants for innovative ecological research. Deadline 27 March 2015. See www.britishecologicalsociety.org

WOMEN CONSERVATIONISTS

WWF-US supports women conservationists in the Congo Basin for short-term training and academic/technical degrees in conservation. Applicants must be citizens and permanent residents of Cameroon, Central African Republic, Congo, DR Congo or Gabon. Deadline 1 May 2015. See www.worldwildlife.org

DAY OF THE BEE

Dia do Apicultor in Brazil is celebrated on 22 May - the same day as Saint Rita of Cascia, known as the patron saint of beekeepers.

Day of the Honey Bee

in Canada 29 May. National Honey Bee Day USA 22 August with the theme Ban Ignorance - Not Honey Bees.

PHOTOS

VITA Europe has a gallery of images of bees free to use for educational purposes. Register at www.vita-europe.com

80 YEARS ON

Agromisa is a non-profit organisation in The Netherlands that supports small-scale farmers and organisations by providing practical information on sustainable agriculture. Visit www.agromisa.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