Beecome 2019

Source: Sarbatoarea Mierii

The European Beekeeping Congress Beecome is coming up this 22-24 March in Blaj, Romania. The Congress will count with the participation of beekeepers, representatives from beekeeping associations, researchers, veterinary officials, NGOs and national and European institutions.

After its launch in France, Beecome has already been present in Belgium, Germany, Sweden, Italy, Austria, and this year it will be at the heart of Romanian beekeeping.

Counting with the support of the European Professional Beekeeper Association and BeeLife European Beekeeping Coordination, the Congress expects to be the most important event on beekeeping in Europe this year.

See also: European Funded Project to Improve the Health of Bees through Technology is Reaching Romani

Practical information

Program and Accommodations: Beecome 2019 European Beekeeping Congres, 22-24 March Blaj (near Alba-Iulia) in the center of the town, Romania General topic: To discus and share information on actual European Beekeeping solutions, during conferences and round tables Frame: Honey Feast 2019 in Blaj (Alba-Iulia – Romania) 3 days, Translation: Romanian – English - French Actual subjects in EU • Adulteration of bee products: honey, beeswax, royal jelly, … • Use of pesticides and other problems linked to intensive agriculture • Implementation of the next CAP and integration of pollinators as tool of control • Conservation of local races (publications on different bees races) • Development of natural beekeeping • Management of Varroa destructor • Bee products – like a food - key to preserve yours health – Api-nutrition and emergency beekeepers kit • Bee diseases and actual treatments

Friday from 12:00 to 19:00, followed by Welcome dinner Saturday from 10:00 to 18:00, followed by special traditional dinner Sunday 10:00 – 12:00 - Use bee products as food in your daily diet and emergency beekeeper kit and Api-tour Sunday afternoon - Api-tour you have 2 possibilities : Api-tour I : Visit Apidava manufactory and old Center of town Alba Iulia or Api-tour II : Visit Solt Mine - Turda and Api-Nutrition Center CasaBIO

For more information, visit Beecome's website or http://sarbatoareamierii.ro/en/