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Apiculture consultancy, education and scientific services boosting the performance of our bees, honey producers and pollination providers

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Who Are FutureBees NZ?

At FutureBees NZ we strive to develop, run and implement research and education projects for beekeepers inside New Zealand and internationally. We want to improve the health and performance of bees, their value to beekeepers, improve pollination of horticultural products, and create a more sustainable local and export market for produce, honey and health products.

About FutureBees NZ

FutureBees NZ supports existing and emerging beekeeping businesses and corporate operations find their purpose and realise their potential.

Consultancy

We are driven to find ways to help our clients to maintain a vibrant and genetically viable population of honeybees.

Scientific Services

We connect scientists and producers across beekeeping and affiliated industries to find evidence-based solutions.

Commercial Services

We help producers and processors understand their role in the value chain, define their value proposition and improve economic outcomes.

Education Workshops

Talk to us about running workshops to engage and upskill various stakeholders.

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  4. FutureBees NZ

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  5. New Zealand honey bee longitudinal study

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  6. Beekeeping in New Zealand

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  7. Science and Research

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  8. Are increasing honey bee colony losses attributed to

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