SEOUL, March 14 (Korea Bizwire) — A recent massive die-off of bees at South Korean beekeeping farms has been attributed to bee mites and hornets, as well as abnormal weather conditions, a study has found. The Rural Development Administration conducted a survey of 99 beekeeping farms across the country that have been hurt by the [...]
SEOUL, March 25 (Korea Bizwire) – “It’s amazing to harvest honey not in rural areas but in cities. Urban beekeeping is growing in popularity as it provides economic benefits as well as a healthier environment,” a Korea Beekeeping Association (KBA) official said. “Urban beekeeping,” also called hobby beekeeping or backyard beekeeping, is no more a strange [...]
SEOUL, March 14 (Korea Bizwire) – Beekeeping in urban areas is becoming popular nationwide. Cities are warm and dry, providing an environment suitable for beekeeping. While producing natural honey safe of artificial additives is highly satisfying, the act of beekeeping can be more than just a hobby, offering an additional source of revenue for some. [...]
INCHEON, March 2 (Korea Bizwire) – A year after they settled down on a rooftop in the urban Bupyeong-gu (district), 220,000 bees survived the cold winter. It was a meaningful result of the ‘Urban Bees Seoul’ project, which was launched in 2013 by the Seoul Beekeeping Cooperative. A total of 19 beehives were installed in [...]
SEJONG, Jan.4 (Korea Bizwire) – The Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs has announced the creation of a ‘City Beekeeping Program’, an opportunity for city residents who wish to experience beekeeping to learn and try the craft. A total of 25 local governments will select a bee farm and educate 500 city residents about [...]