offering a Free service to the people of cork.any unwanted swarms removed free of charge so that i can keep stock levels up and pass on to new members.
bee links
Beehive Supplies
Inexpensive hives, accessories, protective clothing and starter kits.
beekeeping records
New, free, online recordkeeping for beekeepers. Also has an iphone app.
Biodynamic Agriculture Association Ireland
The BDAAI exists to promote and foster the biodynamic agricultural impulse founded by Rudolf Steiner as a result of his Spiritual Scientific Research. This includes biodynamic beekeeping methods.
Carraig Dúlra organic farm & living skills bank
Carraig Dúlra is a organic family-run smallholding, where a variety of other educational and community initiatives take place, including: teaching organic growing, natural beekeeping, gardening for bio-diversity, sustainable and traditional skills, permaculture, primitive living (or bush craft), nature courses for children and families, and creative healing workshops combining Art Therapy Techniques with Eco Pscyhology and Nature, as well as, other gatherings and eco/hikers' camping. They also run a bulk buying group to help reduce the cost of health food items and are opening a country store/market in Glenealy village in the summer of 2009.
Mellifera e.V. - Centre for Organic Beekeeping
Mellifera e.V. is an independent non-profit-making association. Since 1985 we have been pioneering and developing sustainable ecological concepts for beekeeping. With research projects, seminars and publicity Mellifera e.V. is heading the discussion on beekeeping matters including the care and management of colonies and dealing with illnesses. Our Centre is running the Fischermühle apiary with approx. 150 hives for research and training purposes. Mellifera e.V. introduces lay people to the fascinating world of bees, informs about their endangerment and makes sure there is a public political debate about the future of beekeeping.
The Bee Friend
Biodynamic beekeeper, researcher and teacher Michael Weiler's website (German only)
The Federation of Irish Beekeepers' Associations
The Federation is the main Beekeeping body in Ireland. The site has general info on starting beekeeping, lists of associations around the country, and information on the summer course at Gormanstown.
Top Bar and Natural Beekeeping Forum
Natural beekeeping - chemical-free and sustainable. UK site on natural beekeeping in top bar hives.
uk Biodynamic Website dedicated to beekeping
This is the outcome of some years of annual workshops on beekeping to Demeter standards....
a dedicated website
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