Tag: bee health
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Alberta Beekeeper Tests Australian Insulated Hives as a New Path for Canadian Beekeeping
Overview: A new premise for a beleaguered industry In Alberta, a master beekeeper is challenging conventional wisdom about hive design in a bid to bolster a struggling Canadian beekeeping sector. Sheldon Hill, based three hours southeast of Calgary, is evaluating a product from Australia that promises superior insulation and improved winter survivability for bees. While…
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Australian-made Beehives: Alberta Tests Canadian Alternative
Introduction: A fresh option for a struggling industry In Alberta, a province known for its wide skies and hardy farmers, a new approach to tending the hive is taking center stage. An Australian-made insulated beehive is being put to the test by a master beekeeper who says the product could offer a practical solution for…