New Zealand has benefited so much because of its burgeoning Manuka honey market, so much so that the country’s neighbor, Australia, wants to get in the market too and really compete in a business that gains more buyers every day. Such competition can only benefit both economies, especially given that competition in a free market…
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Manuka Honey Yeast Rolls For bread lovers, there’s nothing better than a hot, buttered yeast roll fresh from the oven. Even as non-bread lovers will say, good rolls bring together a wonderful flavor and raise the quality of a meal significantly. What makes this old southern favorite an even greater hit is when you spice…
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There have been reports of drought in many countries over the past year and, as Americans have discovered the hard way in California, severe droughts carry the risk of forest fires. As of 2016, over 615,000 acres in the Australian state of Tasmania have burned in bush fires, raising concerns that the inaccessibility and remoteness…
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The Oscars are always what most people talk about at the end of February, whether it’s because of who won, any controversies, if the host was funny or successful, if the musical numbers were on key, any award snubs, etc. Celebrities come in by the hundreds to attend the big event to socialize, show support,…
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Countless countries are worried about the issues of climate change and its effects upon the world. Some say that it was brought on by mankind, while some say the change is part of a warming and cooling cycle of the world’s climate. No matter the cause or reason, the effects of climate change are felt…
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Manuka Honey Grasshopper Pie Not sure how you’re going to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day this year? Even with the extra day to think about it? Well, the luck of the Irish is upon you because we have an idea for your St Patty’s Day needs. Rather than just heading to the bar (or counting the…
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Paul Madren, who currently ranks as a North Carolina master beekeeper, says that in 1959, a bee colony swarmed into his yard and moved in. “I’ve been keeping bees ever since,” he said. Madren’s dedication to his craft appears to have had a domino effect in his community, so much so that a beekeeping school–Surry…
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Droughts resulting from higher worldwide temperatures have been reported consistently throughout the past year, and Kenya is among those places feeling the wrath of the world’s heat spike. Kathy Mbondo, a native of Makueni County, Kenya, understands the risk of starting a business in times of low rainfall and low agricultural productivity. Her flower export…
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When deciding where to spend the rest of your life with your partner, so many factors come into play–city or the country, big house or a bunch of land, occupational opportunities, etc. Paul and Cindy Freedman–a former park ranger and belly dancer respectively–faced this choice together and chose Athens County, Ohio. While not their native…
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Honeybee populations around the world have been struggling to maintain themselves with the threat of colony collapses, pests, and loss of floral resources lurking around every corner and every sharp turn of weather and circumstance. As irreplaceable parts of nature, agricultural systems, and our food supply, the current state of bees is among the many concerns…
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Beekeeping can be a very rewarding hobby or occupation even, especially in the spring and summer months when plants are in bloom and there are plenty of places for honeybees to scope out for nectar. However, beekeeping can be hard in the fall and winter months when there is less food for the bees, forcing…
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The Atacama Desert, a vast expanse of barren rock and sand in northern Chile, is notoriously inhospitable to most forms of life and is considered one of the driest places in the world. However, people and animals alike have found ways to survive and thrive, with humans and honeybees even mutually benefiting from working together.…
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Breakfast Fruit Bread Pudding While we might be ashamed to admit it, having dessert for breakfast is one sweet way to start your day. Rather than making it sweet by loading up on added sugar or syrup, why not try using fruits and Manuka honey? This breakfast fruit bread pudding, for instance, is a cross…
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Manuka honey is a growing industry in New Zealand, with the island country’s honey exports worth over $200 million per year. Some industry numbers are even saying those same exports will be worth $1 billion in 2028. With such figures, there has been a rush–New Zealand’s gold rush, in a way–by corporations and other big…
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Have you ever found large mounds of soil that looked like anthills but had almost inch long openings? While it might be the home of a freaky super-ant (in which case you should run because ants are insect geniuses), it’s probably just a ground bee nest, especially if it’s early spring–ground bees’ most active time.…
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