EPBA, European Professional Beekeepers Association

European Association of professional beekeepers. We are a European Economic Interest Group (EC Regulation 2137/85). Seat in Germany

[Apimondia @apimondia]

Do you know why #WorldBeeDay is on 20 May?

Anton Janša, a pioneer of modern beekeeping, was born in Slovenia on 20 May 1734.

He revolutionized beekeeping with his innovative hive design, understanding of bee roles and promotion of migratory beekeeping.

[EPBA, European Professional Beekeepers Association @EpbaEuropean]

https://t.co/JCROFHb7v0
Today a reportage about #honey and imported honey was released in French and in German on @ARTEde You can see our president from Germany 🇩🇪 and professional beekeepers suffering from the unfair competition and the fight against fake honey and adulteration.

[Apimondia @apimondia]

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[PAN Europe @EuropePAN]

Historical: We just filed the very 1st appeal case ever on authorisation of a #pesticide in the EU Court of Justice. We challenge #beekiller cypermethrin. Until recently civil society had no access to justice on pesticide approvals. #EDCs #pesticides #bees
https://t.co/TSbNGLT8lo

[EPBA, European Professional Beekeepers Association @EpbaEuropean]

For beekeepers interested in organic #beekeeping , the Commission published some answers to questions coming from Member states… #Honey Where you can produce organic #honey? And some elements about #beeswax

[EPBA, European Professional Beekeepers Association @EpbaEuropean]

@FAOWHOCodex It is the time for @FAOWHOCodex to revise the analytical methods to test honey,for @FAO to send a clear message,not « responsible use of antimicrobials in beekeeping » but the ban of such practices. @EUAgri ,why not to stop importing #honey from countries using antimicrobials?

[EPBA, European Professional Beekeepers Association @EpbaEuropean]

Today,the #SCA meeting @EUCouncil will discuss the #Honey Directive under @EU2024BE ,professional #beekeepers in EU 🇪🇺are dying.We need full transparency, traceability,fair market and prices.We need @EUAgri to protect us, @EU_ScienceHub to be a ref lab, #Farm2Fork!#trilogue phase

[FAO Livestock @FAOLivestock]

Pollinators 🐝🦋🐞 are a fundamental part of ecosystems, critical for food production and human livelihoods and directly link wild ecosystems with agricultural production systems.🌏🐝

More facts here 👉https://t.co/EzRXabL9mY

[EPBA, European Professional Beekeepers Association @EpbaEuropean]

@MariePierreV @RenewEuropeFRA @ITolleret @pcanfin @EHEApiculture @ApiOccitanie @SCApiculture @france_miel @Mielinfrance @BeeLife_fr Just a first step, let’s improve the text during the trialogue @EUCouncil @EUAgri @EUparliament

[EPBA, European Professional Beekeepers Association @EpbaEuropean]

@radallo The text is adopted and now ready to continue its road with the trialogue. Let’s see how the text can be improved! It’s definitely a victory for transparency!

[EPBA, European Professional Beekeepers Association @EpbaEuropean]

In few minutes, the @PEStrasbourg will vote to put an end to this no transparent labelling of the #honey origin at EU level. Transparency, traceability and methods to fight fraud, this is what we need! @LinsNorbert @ITolleret @Franc_Bogovic @juozas_olekas @GreensEFA

[EPBA, European Professional Beekeepers Association @EpbaEuropean]

This is #honey, I know it because it’s mine! For European citizens who don’t have this chance,for all European #beekeepers to be protected,we need an #honey Directive: we don’t need virgin honey,we need transparency,traceability+methods to stop the import of fraudulent products.

[EPBA, European Professional Beekeepers Association @EpbaEuropean]

To learn more about #pollinators , #beekeeping sector difficulties and the on going policies in Brussels #Honey Directive, #SUR, #NRL, and #NGT, join the #EUPollinators week (hybrid) @BeeLifeEU @juozas_olekas @BenoitBiteau @cesarluena @martinhojsik

[B-GOOD Project @BGOOD_H2020]

Passionate about #EUPollinators? 🦋

Join leading experts during the 2023 EU Pollinator Week for 3️⃣ days full of discussions on all things #pollinator!

⏰28-30 November 2023
Register here now ➡️ https://t.co/0a4YA0q973

[BeeLife @BeeLifeEU]

Have you registered to the #EUPollinatorWeek 2023 🐝🇪🇺🦋? On Nov 28-30, we will have three days of in-person and online discussions on the issues surrounding pollinators and their role in healthy ecosystems!
Find the full programme and register now at https://t.co/tLUqfI3QhR

[Euractiv Agri & Food @eaAgriFood]

29 November❗Keep your lunch time free, as we will be hosting a Twitter Chat with @EUAgri about the Green Deal & Farming 🌾

Tune in with #eaAgriFood and discuss with our journalists @gerardofortuna, @NatashaFoote and @dahm_julia 🚜

➡️ More information: https://t.co/I8XDs8oPZC

[EPBA, European Professional Beekeepers Association @EpbaEuropean]

#EPBA has a new president Bernhard Heuvel from Germany 🇩🇪 ,Mario Kalvet from Estonia 🇪🇪+Frank Alétru @SNApiculture from France 🇫🇷 are vice presidents.On the picture,2 young pro #beekeepers who are going to work for the future of the #beekeeping sector!Mario and Bernhard #EuroBee

[EPBA, European Professional Beekeepers Association @EpbaEuropean]

@EP_Agriculture A vote on the #Honey Directive is also #Beekeepers in Europe 🇪🇺are dying, the market is cracked, it’s time for a full #transparency on the origin, traceability and up dated analytical methods to detect #adulteration #cleanUpTheMarket @LinsNorbert @BenoitBiteau @ElsiKatainen

[PAN Europe @EuropePAN]

Adopting a strong Nature Restoration Law will send a clear message to the world: The🇪🇺 is serious about the climate, biodiversity emergencies & international commitments. Citizens, businesses, NGOs & scientists call on EU leaders to #RestoreNature.
https://t.co/hYZZlJ84ZJ

[PoshBee Project @poshbee_eu]

🔙In July, PoshBee launched its policy brief collection

🆕Now, the final PoshBee policy brief is here exploring the impacts of multiple stressors on managed bees

Read all the policy briefs👇
1⃣https://t.co/NLMTPWK4hq
2⃣https://t.co/yxlbk6RYwB
3⃣https://t.co/paiRKiXRQU

[EPBA, European Professional Beekeepers Association @EpbaEuropean]

This we EPBA is going to have its general assembly during a European beekeeping event #EuroBee in Germany 🇩🇪. #beekeeping #honey The #HoneyDirective 🍯 is currently at stakes as well as the survival of professional #beekeepers in Europe! @EP_Agriculture @EP_Environment