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• Beekeepers join national call to halt UK insect crisis

  The British Beekeepers Association (BBKA) has joined a coalition of the UK’s leading insect conservation charities to call for urgent action to address the dramatic decline in insect populations across the country. The move is part of 'The Bristol Declaration on UK Insect Declines' which outlines a coordinated national response to what experts describe as an “insect crisis” threatening food security, biodiversity and climate resilience. “Insects are the invisible engineers of our ecosystems. Their decline is not just a conservation issue — it’s a warning signal. Beekeepers witness firsthand the threats to our pollinator populations, and we’re proud to stand alongside others demanding meaningful change.  Insects matter to everyone, whether it’s the bees that pollinate our crops or the beetles that enrich our soils, their decline affects us all.” Diane Drinkwater, Chair of the BBKA The...

• Whipped Feta and Honey Dip

  A moreish and versatile dip that’s perfect as part of a mezze plate, spread on crostini, or you can serve a spoonful with a grilled chicken salad or on top of a baked potato.  Drizzle the dip with more honey and liberally sprinkle on thyme leaves, chopped pistachios, pomegranate seeds or chilli flakes before serving. Serves:  8 - 10              Preparation: 10 minutes  Ingredients 200g   Feta cheese 150g   Cream cheese 100g   Greek yogurt 45g + drizzle Honey 45ml  Olive oil 1        Clove of garlic, minced 1tsp   Oregano, dried Herbs, seeds or chilli flakes   Tip: Top with chopped mint, parsley or dill for a fresher taste  Method Whip the feta and cream cheese with an electric hand whisk or blender until smooth.   Add the yogurt, honey, oregano, oil and half of the garlic (add more to taste) and...

• Yellow-legged Asian Hornet Week

  The British Beekeepers' Association is urging everyone to stay alert, get informed and be ready to report any sightings of the invasive Yellow-legged Asian hornet (Vespa velutina) as part of our Yellow-legged Asian Hornet Week:  1st - 7th September 2025. This year is already a record-breaker for yellow-legged Asian hornets (YLH).  Predominantly it is Kent and East Sussex on the front line but there have been sightings elsewhere and YLH could turn up anywhere in the country.  They don’t just threaten honey production, they threaten pollination, biodiversity, and our entire food system. One nest consumes around 11 kilos of insects in a single season. Follow us on social media for the latest updates throughout the week:   X        Facebook      Instagram      Threads      Bluesky    What to loo...

• Help BBKA to educate us about Bees

  Its true to say that some species of Bee are more threatened than honeybees - however when we dig deeper into the many threats to honey bees, such as Asia Hornets, varroa destructor mite, and use of Neonicotinoid class insecticides, we see this is just the start. There are more threats and new ones and these are symptoms of a much wider problem that encompass other species. So the argument that the honey bees are not endangered is a shallow one - the biggest ally to other species is humans that are educated often from a young age about the environmental challenges we face - big issues that will and do already affect our food chain and survival. Beekeepers can help bring this education from programs that the BBKA run, to awareness about other species for example where not to put a bee hive because of local species. Or towards knowledge that will allow natural and skilled husbandry to reduce bee disease instead of resorting to chemical treatments. I believe the benefit that beekeepers...