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Three ivy bees gather on a purple thistle flower head, with more bees and thistles unfocused in the background.

Research demonstrates high value 'injurious weeds' can bring to pollinators and biodiversity

8 March 2022

A study by Sussex researchers, funded by Rowse Honey, demonstrates a higher number of pollinators visiting weeds compared to DEFRA recommended plants.

Bee competitive: Research reveals the impact of natural selection on nectar supply and demand

5 August 2021

A study by the Laboratory of Apiculture & Social Insects reveals natural selection causes flowers to produce less nectar when pollinators are plenty.

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Why plant diversity is so important for bee diversity

10 February 2021

A delicate balance of energy efficiency and flower morphology is the key to co-existence between honey bees and bumble bees.

Rowse Honey & AV��Ƶ celebrate 10 years of research partnership to protect & support honey bees

25 March 2020

Rowse Honey visited the Laboratory of Apiculture and Social Insects last month to hear about the research their funding has helped to make possible.

Gone with the wind - extreme weather poses threat to honey bees as wind reduces efficiency of foraging

19 February 2020

High wind speeds can significantly reduce the efficiency of a honey bee’s search for food, according to a new research paper published this week.