New research from University of Guelph shows honeybee mortality went up as antibiotic usage went down
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Decreased antibiotic use has meant higher honeybee mortality, according to new research
Bee mortality from antibiotic withdrawal could have downstream effects on agriculture sector
Fergus Agricultural Society brings farming to life for local students
Organization hosts first-ever agriculture education day
The Fergus Agricultural Society held its first Agriculture Education Day for Grade 5 students in Centre Wellington, Ontario.
Ontario beekeepers continue to struggle with winter losses
Ontario Beekeepers’ Association says more research, funding needed to understand contributing factors
The Ontario Beekeepers Association said that more than 50 per cent of colonies were lost in the winter of 2025, one of the highest rates since the OBA started tracking winter loss statistics.
Apiarists keeping an eye on smoky skies
Some precautions beekeepers can take during wildfire season
Although not much is known about how smoke from wildfires affects bees, an Ontario beekeeper says there are several precautions apiarists can take to minimize health risks to the bees, as well as themselves.
COMMENT: How honeybees can help us monitor pollution across Canada
The honey produced by the tireless work of the honeybee is nothing short of an untapped goldmine of environmental data that could help us better understand the spread of environmental pollutants.
To save bees, focus first on habitat, then pesticides: scientists
Science Notes: A recent study indicates habitat loss is a bigger factor than pesticide exposure when it comes to bee diversity
Hedgerows and wild grass in field margins, which previously served as semi-natural habitats, are being swallowed by agricultural production. While scientists have suggested pesticide use and habitat loss are detrimental to pollinators, their relative impacts were unclear. A recent study by researchers in China, the U.K. and the Netherlands offers insight. It showsthat semi-natural habitats […] Read more
Putting more buzz into bee management
Nectar is a Canadian company that brings digital data to beekeeping decisions
Apiarists now have software to manage data from hives to make more informed decisions about disease and hive movement. Canadian company Nectar aims to be the “operating system of the global bee industry,” says Marc-André Roberge, CEO of Nectar. Why it matters: Beekeepers lose many bees each year and more management data could reduce those […] Read more
New plant-based bee health treatment shows promise
Research results show treatment has efficacy against foulbrood viruses and varroa mites
The challenges facing bee health have become well-known in recent years as bee deaths have made headlines in many countries. According to the Canadian Association of Professional Apiculturists, honeybee losses in Canada were estimated at 32 per cent nationwide last year, with provincial losses ranging from 11.7 to 46.2 per cent. A British Columbia company […] Read more
Ontario start-up Best for Bees takes Innovation Award at World Beekeeping Awards
ProtectaBEE tech recognized as beekeeping innovation
An Ontario-based beekeeping tech start-up took home a silver medal at the World Beekeeping awards in Chile last month. Kitchener’s Best for Bees received the Innovation in Practical Beekeeping Award for its ProtectaBEE technology, an all-in-one adjustable hive entrance meant to protect hives. Small entrance and exit cones direct bees to walk through a fungal […] Read more
AgriRecovery feed, freight, breeding herd aid set for Alberta, Saskatchewan, B.C.
Feds, provinces announce combined $365 million in aid programs
The federal and Alberta, Saskatchewan and British Columbia governments are jointly putting up $365 million to support ranchers and farmers up against this summer’s drought and wildfire damage. The feds on Friday announced their 60 per cent, or $219 million, share of AgriRecovery program funding for the three westernmost provinces. “I’ve had the opportunity to […] Read more
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