Creating a buzz on World Bee Day
The message for the 2025 World Bee Day is a call to action for sustainable practices that support bees, improve food security, and protect biosecurity in the face of mounting climate pressures.
Agcarm and Apiculture New Zealand have started a campaign to raise awareness of the importance of keeping bees safe by using agrichemicals responsibly.
The campaign began in September to highlight the need for farmers and beekeepers to work together to manage the use of agrichemicals near hives.
A flyer and poster have been produced on protecting bees from unintended agrichemical exposure and tips on reducing risks to bees. Bees are extremely good crop pollinators, so contribute substantially to New Zealand’s multibillion dollar agricultural economy.
Agrichemicals are also vital for ensuring the security of New Zealand’s food supply and, when used responsibly, pose no threat to our bee population.
Agcarm chief executive Mark Ross says, “It’s important that we remain vigilant and address any potential risks to our bees. We need to work together to ensure the coexistence of two of New Zealand’s most important industries.”
Rural retailers are backing the bee safety message and the posters and flyers are displayed in some Farmlands stores.
Commercial fruit and vegetable growers are being encouraged to cast their votes in the Horticulture New Zealand (HortNZ) board directors' election.
A unique discovery by a Palmerston North science company, Biolumic, looks set to revolutionise the value and potential of ryegrass and the secret is the application of ultraviolet (UV) light.
A New Zealand company is redefining the global collagen game by turning New Zealand sheepskin into a world-class health product.
With further extreme weather on the way, ANZ Bank is encouraging farmers and business owners impacted by the recent extreme weather and flooding to seek support if they need it.
New Zealand must continue to educate Chinese consumers about the unique qualities of its red meat products and how they differ from competitors, says Silver Fern Farms chief executive Dan Boulton.
There are opportunities outside the farmgate for young farmers to further develop their skills, says 2025 Primary Industries Emerging Leader Award winner Bridie Virbickas.
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