Notice Board

CAMERA READY

7th International Apiculture Photography Contest.

Closing date 30 April 2007, see www.aulaapicolazuqueca.com

Shell Wildlife Photographer of the Year.

Online closing date 30 March 2007, see www.nhm.ac.uk/wildphoto

PROJECT PROVISION

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 of up to 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. £22 for 12 issues (one year). Credit cards accepted. For free sample copy and overseas rates contact secretary@bee-craft.com

ULUDAG BEE JOURNAL

News, practical information and research articles - a link between Turkish beekeeping and the world. Published quarterly in Turkish with English summaries. Contact www.uludagaricilik.org