Explore our huge collection of resources spanning a diverse range of topics pertaining to bees and beekeeping and international development. Access a wealth of useful and interesting information covering beekeeping, training, international beekeeping methods, bees and successful practices to promote and support beekeeping in development.
Our archive hosts a digital version of every publication of the Bees for Development Journal since 1981. Originally published as a newsletter, the Journal has become an essential tool for Bees for Development, enabling the dissemination of news and articles to over 128 countries.
An encyclopaedia of information about bees. The Bee Information Collection contains a host of interesting and educational material about everything to do with bees.
This collection consists of four areas of practical information: a series of ‘how to’ videos to empower both beginner and experienced beekeepers; a comprehensive set of training manuals to assist the beekeeper trainer; publications demonstrating the power of beekeeping in development; and, factsheets on frequently searched areas of interest.
This section houses references and citations to important areas of research for students and academics, including links to the source of the citation where applicable.
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BFD Journal Collection
Our archive hosts a digital version of every publication of the Bees for Development Journal since 1981. Originally published as a newsletter, the Journal has become an essential tool for Bees for Development, enabling the dissemination of news and articles to over 128 countries.
BfD Journal Edition 146 (with NBH no.27)
View DetailsBfD Journal Edition 145 (with NBH no.26)
View DetailsBfD Journal Edition 144 (with NBH no.25)
View DetailsBfD Journal Edition 143
View DetailsBfD Journal Edition 142
View DetailsBee Information Collection
An encyclopaedia of information about bees. The Bee Information Collection contains a host of interesting and educational material about everything to do with bees.
Technical Manual of Meliponi Culture
View DetailsManual for Apis cerana Rearing
View DetailsWorkshop on Honey Trade Uganda 2006
View DetailsAbsconding
View DetailsAdding value to bee products
View DetailsPractical Beekeeping Collection
This collection consists of four areas of practical information: a series of ‘how to’ videos to empower both beginner and experienced beekeepers; a comprehensive set of training manuals to assist the beekeeper trainer; publications demonstrating the power of beekeeping in development; and, factsheets on frequently searched areas of interest.
Manual 9 Honey Traceability
View DetailsTechnical Manual of Meliponi Culture
View DetailsSystems Thinking and Beekeeping
View DetailsManual for Apis cerana Rearing
View DetailsHow to Attract Honey Bees to Occupy your Bee Hive
View DetailsReference Collection
This section houses references and citations to important areas of research for students and academics, including links to the source of the citation where applicable.
Technical Manual of Meliponi Culture
View DetailsNyabyeya Forestry College Revised Curriculum for Diploma in Beekeeping 2025
View DetailsMoney from honey: how bee farmers in Adjumani can thrive by the hive.
View DetailsThe Competitiveness of Ethiopian Honey in the European Union & the UK
View DetailsSystems Thinking and Beekeeping
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