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A Beekeeping Podcast for the Inquisitive Beekeeper with a Short Attention Span! BeeFarmer, YouTuber (The Norfolk Honey Company, Patreon Host (www.patreon.com/norfolkhoney), Beekeeping mentor to 1000’s of beekeepers worldwide via my social media channels, Facebook and Instagram.

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Episode 151: A Wet and Windy March Apr 09, 2021

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Hi, I’m Stewart Spinks, and welcome to Episode 151 of my podcast, Beekeeping Short and Sweet.
In This Week's Podcast: It's March, the weather is on it's usual Spring rollercoaster and we've been planning some queen rearing for the coming season with our coaching plus group, so stay tuned to hear some of my thoughts for this season's queen rearing activities.
Honey Paw Hives - Poly Langstroth Hives Designed by Beekeepers, for Beekeepers
Zukan Bee Feeds - Apipasta Fondants, Apipasta Plus Pollen Substitute, and Apimix Syrups

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Episode 150: Nervous Times! Apr 02, 2021

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Hi, I’m Stewart Spinks, and welcome to Episode 150 of my podcast, Beekeeping Short and Sweet.
In This Week's Podcast: The sun has disappeared, it actually snowed again, and tomorrow, I'm off to the dentist, plenty of reasons to feel nervous!
Honey Paw Hives - Poly Langstroth Hives Designed by Beekeepers, for Beekeepers
Zukan Bee Feeds - Apipasta Fondants, Apipasta Plus Pollen Substitute, and Apimix Syrups

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Episode 149: Understanding Aggression in Honeybees Mar 26, 2021

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Hi, I’m Stewart Spinks, and welcome to Episode 149 of my podcast, Beekeeping Short and Sweet.
In This Week's Podcast: Warmer weather and Spring is in the air, but some beekeepers will be facing some uncomfortable moments with aggressive and grumpy bees. Today, I'm going to try to help you understand why.
Honey Paw Hives - Poly Langstroth Hives Designed by Beekeepers, for Beekeepers
Zukan Bee Feeds - Apipasta Fondants, Apipasta Plus Pollen Substitute, and Apimix Syrups

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Episode 148: Beekeepers, Sit On Your Hands! Mar 19, 2021

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Hi, I’m Stewart Spinks, and welcome to Episode 148 of my podcast, Beekeeping Short and Sweet.
In This Week's Podcast: The snow has gone and temperatures are set to rise but I need you all to do something for me, don't inspect your bees this weekend, please, just sit on your hands!
Honey Paw Hives - Poly Langstroth Hives Designed by Beekeepers, for Beekeepers
Zukan Bee Feeds - Apipasta Fondants, Apipasta Plus Pollen Substitute, and Apimix Syrups
Interesting Chalkbrood Paper - Chalkbrood disease in honey bees

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Episode 147: The Icy Blast Mar 12, 2021

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Hi, I’m Stewart Spinks, and welcome to Episode 147 of my podcast, Beekeeping Short and Sweet.
In This Week's Podcast: Candlemas day lets me down, we have a blast of icy weather from the East and I ponder the size of my colonies.
Honey Paw Hives - Poly Langstroth Hives Designed by Beekeepers, for Beekeepers
Zukan Bee Feeds - Apipasta Fondants, Apipasta Plus Pollen Substitute, and Apimix Syrups

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Episode 146: February Tasks and Other Stuff Mar 05, 2021

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Hi, I’m Stewart Spinks, and welcome to Episode 146 of my podcast, Beekeeping Short and Sweet.
In This Week's Podcast: It's February, still cold, still grey outside but the days are lengthening and you can almost see the start of the new season. But wait, there are still jobs to do and bees to check.
Zukan Bee Feeds - Apipasta Fondants, Apipasta Plus Pollen Substitute, and Apimix Syrups
National Bee Unit - Fact Sheet No 5: Buying Bees

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Episode 145: Neonicotinoids in The UK Feb 26, 2021

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Hi, I’m Stewart Spinks, and welcome to Episode 145 of my podcast, Beekeeping Short and Sweet.
In This Week's Podcast: Here in the UK the Government has approved the emergency use of Neonicotinoids sending alarm bells ringing among some beekeeping and conservation groups. It's time to open the can of worms.
Zukan Bee Feeds - Apipasta Fondants, Apipasta Plus Pollen Substitute, and Apimix Syrups
References relating to the Neonicotinoid Discussion:
https://www.nrdc.org/experts/daniel-raichel/ten-things-you-always-wanted-know-about-neonics
https://www.syngenta-us.com/thrive/research/untold-benefits.html
https://environmentalevidencejournal.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s13750-016-0072-9
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/newsbeat-55566438
https://unearthed.greenpeace.org/2020/07/08/bees-neonicotinoids-bayer-syngenta-eu-ban-loophole/
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2021/jan/09/pesticide-believed-kill-bees-authorised-use-england-eu-farmers
https://researchportal.northumbria.ac.uk/files/22065434/scy072.pdf
https://training.fws.gov/resources/course-resources/pesticides/Terrestrial%20Effects/Goulson.pdf
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-55766035

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Episode 144 Nosema Testing Protocol Feb 19, 2021

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Hi, I’m Stewart Spinks, and welcome to Episode 144 of my podcast, Beekeeping Short and Sweet.
In This Week's Podcast: I chat about the method I use to test for Nosema, an infectious disease of the honeybee gut that causes dysentery and can slow a colony from building in Spring.
Zukan Bee Feeds - Apipasta Fondants, Apipasta Plus Pollen Substitute, and Apimix Syrups
Check out my Nosema Testing Video Here

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Episode 143: Planning for 2021 Feb 12, 2021

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Hi, I’m Stewart Spinks, and welcome to Episode 143 of my podcast, Beekeeping Short and Sweet.
In This Week's Podcast: More planning for 2021, managing bees in cold weather and Zukan Bee Feeds
Zukan Bee Feeds - Apipasta Fondants, Apipasta Plus Pollen Substitute, and Apimix Syrups

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Episode 142: Early Season Queen Rearing Feb 05, 2021

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Hi, I’m Stewart Spinks, and welcome to Episode 142 of my podcast, Beekeeping Short and Sweet.
In This Week's Podcast: Early Season Queen Rearing, New Kit, and a little snow!
Modern Beekeeping: Apipasta Fondant

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