"Beekeepers are worried our growing honey industry is out of control and that bees are starving from over-population. Rapid growth, especially in the manuka honey industry, has seen the number of hives soar in the last ten years, prompting the industry to come up with a plan....."
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The Association maintains an apiary at an organic farm in North Shropshire. We hold regular meetings at the apiary during the summer, where members old and new can gain experience in handling bees.
We encourage and develop
the art and science of bee keeping
We strive to educate
Through group meetings, practical out apiary events and educational support
