Tag: Canadian agriculture
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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: A New Option for Canadian Beekeepers
Canadian Beekeeping at a Crossroads Beekeeping in Canada faces rising costs, harsh winters, and shifting pollination demands. In Alberta, master beekeeper and educator Sheldon Hill has been exploring a potential game changer: an insulated hive manufactured in Australia that could offer better winter survival and reduced energy needs. While still in the pilot stage, Hill’s…