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COMPETITION

International Apiculture Photography Contest - closing date 30 April 2008. See www.aulaapicolazuqueca.com/

WINNING WORK

Congratulations José Quezada-Euan from Universidad Autonoma de Yucatan in Mexico who received an IFS Jubilee Award and prize of US$2,000 for his research project Genetic variability of indigenous bees from the Yucatan Peninsula.

IFS calls for applications for research grants from young scientists in developing countries see www. ifs.se

PROJECT FUNDING

FAO, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the UN, 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. See www.fao.org and inform BfD of the outcome of your application.

APIACTA

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

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. See www.uludagaricilik.org