jamesc 3330 Posted September 3 This had to be a wind up.... right? 3 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gino de Graaf 668 Posted September 3 19 minutes ago, jamesc said: This had to be a wind up.... right? Geez, do we have a choice??? How about good value service. And take into account the current beekeeping environment. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Trevor Gillbanks 6221 Posted September 3 4 minutes ago, Gino de Graaf said: Geez, do we have a choice??? How about good value service. And take into account the current beekeeping environment. Nothing like being in a competitive environment (joke) where you have to be competitive with your pricing. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jamesc 3330 Posted September 3 Grrrr,,,,, think I might jump on that Big Sky Waka and ride that Sweet machine over to Api Mondia while I still have a little folding stuff left. No rush with the bees to stop them swarming .... eh ! 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gino de Graaf 668 Posted September 3 @Dennis Crowley, really good opportunity for Apinz to step up and fight against increases.. Might win over some followers. Is APINZ going to Apimondia? How about sending the mail back with a big No! written on it. “Vibrant industry... My beehind 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jamesc 3330 Posted September 3 Just part of Jacinda's well being program to ensure those in the Heartland beyond the Black Stump feel valued. After all .... someone has to pay for the Pharmac budget. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
frazzledfozzle 6954 Posted September 3 Use of the word service/s is a bit overdone ! I count 8 with 5 in the first two paragraphs I can’t stand these types of organisations that contribute nothing but put there hand out for those that do the work to fill there coffers. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jamesc 3330 Posted September 3 Maybe it's a scam mail ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
frazzledfozzle 6954 Posted September 3 Just now, jamesc said: Maybe it's a scam mail ? Its a scam alright 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kiwi Bee 559 Posted September 3 Maybe it is a silly question. But... Is AQ the only one company doing the RMP audits? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jamesc 3330 Posted September 3 4 minutes ago, frazzledfozzle said: Its a scam alright Sweet ..I'll put it in the rubbish bin and all will be good in the world. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gino de Graaf 668 Posted September 3 6 minutes ago, frazzledfozzle said: Use of the word service/s is a bit overdone ! I count 8 with 5 in the first two paragraphs I can’t stand these types of organisations that contribute nothing but put there hand out for those that do the work to fill there coffers. They do offer a service required. If I want to be innovative and improve my service... Should I then increase pollination fees??? By 12%... Just now, jamesc said: Sweet ..I'll put it in the rubbish bin and all will be good in the world. That's one way of protesting... You seriously going to Quebec? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jamesc 3330 Posted September 3 (edited) Why not .... jump on that Sky Waka to LA ..... pick up a throbbing California beauty to place between my thighs and ride her for 3000 k's ..... why would'nt you before the cash Bee runs out of honey. Getting too old for a Route on 66 .... but you know. Anyone else need some counselling ?? Edited September 3 by jamesc Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
frazzledfozzle 6954 Posted September 3 25 minutes ago, Gino de Graaf said: They do offer a service required. If I want to be innovative and improve my service... Should I then increase pollination fees??? By 12%... You could and the grower could either keep you on or find someone cheaper. is that an option with asurequality? 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ApiNZ Science & Research 70 Posted September 3 2 hours ago, Gino de Graaf said: Is APINZ going to Apimondia? Not offically for ApiNZ (as they have paid their own way there) but several members of the ApiNZ Science & Research group are over there now. They will be bringing back as much information as they can we're sure [JM] 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Maru Hoani 327 Posted September 4 On 3/09/2019 at 7:55 AM, kaihoka said: When does the manuka honey season start in northland .? It's like a wave, starts August up north then mid to late Sept in the mangamuka then rotorua etc 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CraBee 1522 Posted September 4 Manuka has been flowering locally here through August. Yesterday I took a truck load of hives out to the promised land, which is still in the region, but it is yet to start flowering there. I've just got today back from a local site which sits alongside a large patch of gorse and a decent gully of flowering manuka. The bees were hungry though and not a sign of manuka nectar in a cell. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Apihappy 63 Posted September 4 Things are still cray in the Waitakeres, manuka has been flowering for six weeks already. I've noticed honey bees, native bees and small blowflies feeding on the flowers but only those that are warmed in direct sunlight. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kaihoka 2578 Posted September 4 1 hour ago, CraBee said: Manuka has been flowering locally here through August. Yesterday I took a truck load of hives out to the promised land, which is still in the region, but it is yet to start flowering there. I've just got today back from a local site which sits alongside a large patch of gorse and a decent gully of flowering manuka. The bees were hungry though and not a sign of manuka nectar in a cell. Does it flow reliably each year if it flowers well . Or does the weather affect the amount of honey produced. We can have a spectacular flowering here but if the wind is up it does not produce . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jamesc 3330 Posted September 4 1 hour ago, CraBee said: Manuka has been flowering locally here through August. Yesterday I took a truck load of hives out to the promised land, which is still in the region, but it is yet to start flowering there. I've just got today back from a local site which sits alongside a large patch of gorse and a decent gully of flowering manuka. The bees were hungry though and not a sign of manuka nectar in a cell. Bro ..... the bees are still on winter break. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dennis Crowley 1022 Posted September 4 Hi all We are having a discussion day APINZ BOP discussion day, Friday 27th Sept at 14 Morton Rd Aongatete. Bruce Lowes shed 1.00-4.00pm. Do other industries biosecurity issues bother us as beekeepers, we are landless farmers and move our bees in and out of other people’s properties? Matt from KVH will be there to chat about biosecurity and where KVH are going, also what are contractors being required to do/implement. Updates from Zespri, Avocado NZ and Apimondia. Clifton King the manager of the AFB management board In terms of my objectives there are three issues I want to address (in priority order): I believe certain beekeepers have been spreading misinformation about our enforcement operations and I want the opportunity to meet with commercial beekeepers to hear their concerns and address them. Commercial Beekeepers in the BOP/Waikato region are much more likely to try an prevent AP2 inspection of their apiaries than anywhere else in the country. I believe there are 2 reasons for this: The Management Agency hasn’t had many/any AP2s in the Waikato BOP region for some time and they simply aren’t used to having their apiaries inspected Misinformation from beekeepers Underreporting of AFB in the Waikato/BOP appears to be worse than elsewhere in the country (but it’s a problem elsewhere as well). So come along let anyone else you know that should be there. Beers, BBQ and Bull…t afterwards. Any questions 0272863124 Dennis 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
yesbut 5588 Posted September 4 Outside my sphere, but what / who is KVH ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tudor 1526 Posted September 4 Ask Auntie Google 😀 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
yesbut 5588 Posted September 4 Yes ! a bargain single monthly subscription as low as USD$799 !! 🤣 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ted 324 Posted September 5 1 hour ago, yesbut said: Outside my sphere, but what / who is KVH ? Kiwifruit Vine Health. Organisation set up after PSA arrived. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
