Slovenia: small country with great beekeeping experience

Slovenia is one of the smallest countries in Europe with many beekeepers and the native race of honey bee is the Carniolan bee, Apis mellifera carnica. It has good conditions for beekeeping and a great beekeeping tradition. Most Slovenian beekeepers do not keep bees to make a profit, but for various...

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Published in:Bee world 2005, Vol.86 (3), p.65-68
Main Authors: Kozmus, P, Gregorc, A
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
apiculture
Apis mellifera carnica
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Summary:Slovenia is one of the smallest countries in Europe with many beekeepers and the native race of honey bee is the Carniolan bee, Apis mellifera carnica. It has good conditions for beekeeping and a great beekeeping tradition. Most Slovenian beekeepers do not keep bees to make a profit, but for various reasons.
ISSN:0005-772X
2376-7618
DOI:10.1080/0005772X.2005.11417314