Sam Clawson, Ivan Forsythe, Carol Hall and Archie Murchie (AFBI) ran a bee microscopy workshop and manned a bee disease information stand at the Ulster Beekeepers Association (UBKA) annual conference held at CAFRE Greenmount on Saturday 11th March.
![Beekeepers who attended the AFBI Bee Microscopy Workshop Beekeepers who attended the AFBI Bee Microscopy Workshop](https://www.afbini.gov.uk/sites/afbini.gov.uk/files/styles/inline/public/images/%5Bcurrent-domain%3Amachine-name%5D/news/Group%201200.jpg?itok=x1O2oFXP×tamp=1489592736)
Honey bee populations are under much pressure at the moment due to changing agricultural practices and the threat posed by diseases such as American foulbrood and Nosema; as well as potential threats on the horizon, including Asian hornet and small hive beetle. AFBI plays a critical role in disseminating current scientific information and highlighting potential threats.
The UBKA conference attracts 200-300 beekeepers from across Ireland and beyond. AFBI is also a partner to the All-Ireland Pollinator Plan as are DAERA.
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