In Issue 89

Dear friends

Apiculture is developing. Three important regional networks have recently held meetings: The Asian Apicultural Association (AAA) held their 9th Conference in China; the Association of Caribbean Beekeepers Associations held their 5th Congress in Guyana; and he newcomer on this scene, ApiTrade Africa held their first ApiXpo in Uganda. Congratulations to very one within these networks who worked hard to ensure these meetings took place. With bees and beekeeping in crisis in many countries, we need Governments and policy makers to take notice of apiculture, and events such as these are necessary to bring bees to their attention. Indeed, Presidents, Prime Ministers and Ministers of Agriculture were happy to participate in all of these events, as reported in the following pages.

Apiculture is developing elsewhere too, and bees and beekeeping often show their greatest worth for people living in countries that are under stress, such Southern Sudan, Iraq and Zimbabwe. This edition contains news of beekeepers working in all of these hotspots. Meanwhile bees face new problems in Papua New Guinea, and even the EU has been forced into action.

Bees for Development is working hard to support beekeepers, and fortunately donors are supporting us, as you can see from the new work we are planning, outlined below. Great thanks to everyone who is helping this cause.

Nicola Bradbear, Director Bees for Development

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