'Steady decline' in honey crop raises concern for honeybees' future

British Beekeepers Association survey reveals worrying drop in honey yield, with 62% of beekeepers saying neonicotinoids are to blameBeekeepers have raised concerns over the future of honeybees as an annual survey showed a “steady decline” in the honey crop. The survey by the British Beekeepers Association (BBKA) revealed beekeepers in England produced an average of 11.8kg (26 lb) of honey per hive this year, down 1kg on last year.Related: Pesticides damage survival of bee colonies,