Episodes

Workable inspection weather, but low nectar is putting pressure on stores Forecast period: 11 to 15 August 2026 For 11 to 15 August 2026, there are useful inspection opportunities across much of the UK. Forage is the bigger concern. Wind is limiting how effectively bees can work exposed flowers across much of the UK. Recent dry weather is reducing nectar reward across the UK. Later in the period, wales, north-west and north-east England, and central Scotland are worth watching particularly cl...

Workable inspection weather, but forage remains the weak point Forecast period: 9 to 13 August 2026 For 9 to 13 August 2026, there are useful inspection opportunities in much of England and Wales, while inspection is more restricted in north-east England, Northern Ireland, and much of Scotland, mainly because showers and wind are squeezing the daytime opportunity. Forage is the bigger concern. Wind is limiting how effectively bees can work exposed flowers across the UK. Recent dry weather is ...

Forecast period: 6 to 10 August 2026 Welcome to the first episode of The Apiary Forecast, UK Bee Weather. John Richardson looks at what the developing UK weather pattern may mean for inspections, forage access, swarm-weather suitability and colony stores. The main contrast this week is that some beekeepers may find a workable opportunity to inspect, while bees have a much less encouraging chance of bringing useful forage home. Wind is making exposed flowers harder to work, and dry conditions ...