Photo: Jurg Vollmer The endangered native Irish honey bee is physically and genetically distinct from any other species, a newly published study has found. The study by University of Galway ...

Beekeeper's daughter and student of folklore Eimear Chaomhánach shares memories of growing up in a beekeeping household, collecting swarms with her father and learning how to harvest honey, while ...

Sir, – Further to “Almost half of honey in Irish shops likely sourced from countries not identified on labels, research finds” (Conor Pope, News, October 9th), as someone who consumes honey ...

The "No Irish Need Apply" sign was a symbol of the discrimination Irish immigrants faced on US soil in the 19th century. The US was unwelcome and intolerant of Irish immigrants who arrived in ...

The Ballygowan facility in Co Limerick has become an official area of conservation for the native Irish honey bee, Britvic Ireland has announced. The new initiative aims to raise awareness about ...

If the apple farmers planted more apple trees, the bee-keepers would benefit, because that would mean more honey. But the apple farmers wouldn't enjoy that benefit, that positive externality ...

But real honey is a glorious thing, richly flavoured from whatever flowers the bees that produce it were feeding on. True wildflower honey offers intriguing hints from summer clover and budding trees.

Stingless bees produce a healthier honey, uniquely rich in a rare sugar, called trehalulose, which may have benefits ranging from ranking low on the glycaemic index (GI) to displaying antioxidant ...

How hard can it ‘bee’ to look after pollinators? Bees are amazing creatures. Not only do they make tasty honey, but they are also involved in pollinating lots of our food and wild flowers.

Our close relationship with bees dates back thousands of years and for good reason. These little miracle workers are a vital part of the environment and the food chain. Today the humble honey bee ...

What are the active Bee Swarm Simulator codes? Whether you’re in the market for some free items to help you get started farming honey, or you need that extra boost to your bee’s effectiveness ...