23) Willie Robson (UK‪)‬ Breeding the Honeybee

Willie Robson is the biggest keeper of the old English black bee in the world. His family business is Chain Bridge Honey Farm, which was established in 1948 by Willie’s father. Willie has been working in the business since 1962 and now works alongside his wife and children. Chain Bridge Honey Farm is based in Horncliffe which is in the UK but right on the Scottish border. 

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https://www.chainbridgehoney.com/

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Podcast proudly brought to you by Brent Nixon at Nixon Queen Bees 
Email - brent@nixonqueenbees.com.auInstagram: www.instagram.com/nixonqueenbees/Facebook: www.facebook.com/nixonqueenbees/TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@nixonqueenbeesWebsite: www.nixonqueenbees.com.au00:00 Introduction
2:18 The biggest English black bee breeder in the world 
7:50 Total Natural Immunity 
9:45 Varroa and Willie’s bees
10:30 Working with black bees 
11:30 Black bee reserves 
12:15 The future of the black bee in the UK
13:12 Willie’s favourite part about beekeeping
14:15 Chain Bridge Honey Farm showroom 
16:30 Advice to new beekeepers 
17:30 Brother Adam

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