Beekeeping in Northern Ireland, the benefits of local honey and where to buy it

Here in Northern Ireland , we love our honey and those little creatures that produce it, with plenty of organisations being set up in their honour. Their safekeeping is imperative amongst many charities in NI, as is teaching those who are interested how to care for and get the best out of them. Advertisement Advertisement Did you know with an ad-lite subscription to NorthernIrelandWorld, you get 70% fewer ads while viewing the news that matters to you.

It’s also no secret that food here is second to none, with some of the best local produce, including sweet treat honey, which is a nutrient-packed superfood with far-reaching benefits, particularly for those battling seasonal allergies. Find out what’s happening on the beekeeping scene here, from charities to entrepreneurs, and also discover where you can get some local honey for yourself. The buzz around beekeeping The Institute of Northern Ireland Beekeepers (INIB) has a deep commitment to educating and informing the public about beekeeping.

Each year they hold an Annual Conference and Honey Show which seeks to improve the knowledge of and standards of beekeeping in Northern Ireland. Advertisement Advertisement Budding beekeepers and honey-making enthusiasts should take note of the Honey Show’s Black Jar Competition, in which all honey is judged on taste alone. To find out more, go to https://www.

inibeekeepers.com/ Ever wanted to keep bees but didn’t know where to start? The Ulster Beekeepers' Association (UBKA) is a .