Pollination is a crucial ecosystem service for apple production, with 90% of the impact on yields and producers’ revenues. But how much is it worth economically? A new study published

Can honey bees develop resistance to viral infections? And is it possible to select for this resistance through selective breeding? A ten-year study conducted in Flanders, Belgium, suggests that selective

Last week, on 5 and 6 November, FAO Headquarters in Rome hosted the Global Pollinator Conference. Two days of discussion on how to protect pollinators and how to shape the

On 6 November, the second day of the Global Pollinator Conference at FAO Headquarters in Rome began with an interactive session, “Towards a Global Pollinator Platform: key elements”. It was

On 5 November, at FAO Headquarters in Rome, the Global Pollinator Conference held a high level consultation titled “Connecting science, policy and action: building a global platform for pollinators”. The

At the Global Pollinator Conference at FAO Headquarters in Rome, Apimondia’s Acting President, Peter Kozmus, spoke on behalf of beekeepers’ associations from every continent: people who open their hives every

The 16th International Conference of the Arab Beekeepers Union has just concluded in Petra, Jordan, under the theme “Arab Bees and Contemporary Transformations: Towards a Sustainable Green Economy.”
The

Cocoa production depends on insect pollination, particularly by flies. But could managed bees also provide valuable pollination services? A study conducted in Brazil has explored the potential of several stingless

A beekeeping development project has raised a political debate in Wales. The Welsh Government has spent £25,000 (33,660 US dollar) on training courses for disabled beekeepers in Uganda. The funding

Dear Beekeepers, Registrations to participate in the Papal audience for beekeepers at the Vatican, on 11 and 12 December 2026, will close this coming Sunday, 8 November 2026. If you