Over the past years, there has been an upsurge of interest in beekeeping, particularly as a hobby, in both rural and urban areas. It is a pursuit that gives great rewards and pleasure, whether hobby or commercial.
This activity is unique where the main resources, nectar and pollen, are rarely owned by the beekeeper and the bees are unable to be confined behind a fence.
Successful beekeeping, whether with one hive or many, is achieved through knowledge, understanding, practice and building experience and confidence