Bee sector set for national conference

• Published date: 22 June 2022
• Publication title: Central Rural Life

This year’s theme will be sharing the knowledge and load towards a better future. The conference will start at Te Pae Conference Centre on June 30

Chief executive Karin Kos said beekeepers were looking forward to talking about some of the big issues facing their industry.

“Beekeeping can be a relatively solitary profession, so people look forward to coming together, learning about the latest bee science and industry developments, and catching up with their mates from around the country.’’

The keynote speakers are entomology professors from the United States, Dr Sammy Ramsay and Dr Jamie Ellis.

They will share research from their specialist fields about ways to...