News from the BBKA - Statements

BBKA Statement on Research Funding Announcement

Martin Smith — Tue, 21 Apr 2009 01:30:02 UT

BBKA Statement on Defra Funding Announcement.

Honey Bee Health Research Concepts – the research we need

Tim Lovett — Fri, 13 Mar 2009 17:45:34 UT

Over the last year or so, following on from our Research Colloquium in July 2007, the BBKA has been putting together a comprehensive programme indicating the research needed to help deal with bee health challenges and threats.

BBKA Welcomes National Audit Office Interest In Bees

Martin Smith — Wed, 04 Mar 2009 01:30:01 UT

The report highlights the potential losses to UK agriculture that would arise if the honey bee population continued to decline.

BBKA Welcomes £150,000 Donation for Bee Health Research Funding

Christine Gray — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 00:30:01 UT

The £150,000 donation for research into the decline of the honey bee announced today by The Co-operative as part of its new ‘Plan Bee’.

BBKA Response to DEFRA Increased Funding for Bee Health Research

Christine Gray — Wed, 21 Jan 2009 16:40:18 UT

The British Beekeepers Association is pleased to see that its sustained campaign to increase funding for bee health research has been recognised by the Government.

Honey Sent to The Office of TRH

Tim Lovett — Thu, 25 Sep 2008 16:52:18 UT

Statement by the British Bee Keeping Association regarding honey sent to The Office of TRH The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall.

BBKA Statement on recent bee losses in Germany

British Beekeepers' Association (BBKA) — Fri, 30 May 2008 13:46:12 UT

Members of the BBKA Executive note with concern the recent devastating bee losses in Germany and elsewhere, which appear to be linked with pesticide use.

BBKA policy on product endorsement

British Beekeepers' Association (BBKA) — Fri, 30 May 2008 13:31:01 UT

The BBKA, with the full knowledge of its membership, has for many years engaged positively with agro-chemical manufacturers in the interest of achieving responsible use of chemicals and pesticides where bees are concerned.

Seed Treatments and Bees

Steven Turner — Tue, 27 May 2008 21:36:56 UT

In respect of the current concerns about the threat of seed treatments for maize to bees, the Pesticides Safety Directorate has advised as follows.

BBKA Endorsements

Martin Smith — Sun, 25 May 2008 13:30:31 UT

Response to launch of DEFRA’S Bee Health Strategy Consultation

British Beekeepers' Association (BBKA) — Tue, 08 Apr 2008 20:23:32 UT

The British Beekeepers’ Association (BBKA) welcomes the publication of DEFRA’s draft Bee Health Strategy consultation document, launched today by Lord Rooker at the Ormskirk Beekeepers Association’s apiary.

Policy Statement On Genetically Modified Crops (GMOs)

The British Beekeepers' Association (BBKA) — Sun, 13 Jan 2008 14:13:56 UT

The British Beekeepers' Association, at its October 9th Forum meeting of members deplored the situation that has arisen regarding the widespread introduction of GM trial sites without due consideration being given to the ethical and environmental impact that could arise through these trials.

Statements

Wed, 26 Dec 2007 11:30:55 UT

British Beekeepers' Association (BBKA) Policy Statements