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23) Willie Robson (UK)

Released Saturday, 16th March 2024
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23) Willie Robson (UK)

23) Willie Robson (UK)

23) Willie Robson (UK)

23) Willie Robson (UK)

Saturday, 16th March 2024
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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. 


Check out willie’s business website 

https://www.chainbridgehoney.com/


Join the podcast Facebook community group - This is a great place to comment on the episode, share some of your own tips or just say hi!

https://www.facebook.com/groups/breedingthehoneybee

Podcast proudly brought to you by Brent Nixon at Nixon Queen Bees 

00:00 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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