Notice Board

CONGRATULATIONS

Sociedad Apícola Uruguaya celebrated its 70th year in 2004. For details of their next meeting, see Look Ahead above.

PROJECT SUPPORT

FAO

FAO, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, supports beekeeping projects in developing countries. Beekeepers' groups and associations may apply for small project funding (less than US$10,000) from the TeleFood Special Fund. Request documents should include a brief description of the project's objectives, the proposed food production or income-generating activities, the work plan, the number of participants, a detailed list of inputs with cost estimates and the reporting arrangements. Submit your request to the office of FAO or UNDP in your country. Applications for projects with budgets over US$10,000 must be submitted through a Government Ministry. See www.fao.org

Remember to tell BfD the outcome of your application

BEE CRAFT

A full colour monthly magazine for beginners and experts alike covering all aspects of beekeeping in the UK and Ireland. FREE SAMPLE COPY on request, £20 for 12 issues. Credit cards accepted.

Contact secretary@bee-craft.com

ULUDAG BEE JOURNAL

Publication of Uludag Beekeeping Association. Quarterly, in Turkish with English titles and summaries of articles. News, practical information and research articles - a link between Turkish beekeeping and the world. Contact www.uludagaricilik.org

BEE BOOKS NEW AND OLD

The Weaven, Little Dewchurch, Hereford HR2 6PP, UK, for your new and secondhand books. Telephone +44 (0)1432 840529 or www.honeyshop.co.uk.

IFS GRANTS

Project proposals are welcome at the IFS Secretariat throughout the year. Administrative deadlines are 30 June and 31 December. Timeframe from deadline to final decision about six months.

Further information at www.ifs.se

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