European Beekeeping Association President at Vranje Beekeeping Fair (Serbia)
The city of Vranje in Serbia will host the VII Southeast Balkan Beekeeping Fair on September 21st, 2024, marking a significant event for the beekeeping community in the region and beyond. Organised by the Serbian Federation Beekeeping Organizations, the fair promises international participation and a comprehensive programme that includes sales exhibitions, educational sessions, promotional events, and more.
The fair, titled "OPEN BALKANS," will take place in the Sports Hall of the City of Vranje from 7 AM to 7 PM. It will feature a variety of stands, free for exhibitors, with a promotional discount of up to 20% on registration fees. Free parking will be available for exhibitors and visitors in the courtyard of the Sports Hall.
The ceremonial opening of the fair will be led by Vranje Mayor Slobodan Milenković, President of Serbian Federation Beekeeping Organizations, MD. Rodoljub Živadinović, and a representative from the Ministry of Agriculture. The opening ceremony will be followed by an expert lecture by Dr. Vet. Med. ZLATKO TOMLJANOVIĆ on "Climate Smart Beekeeping" at 11:15 AM.
A cultural and artistic programme is scheduled for 11:00 AM, and a round table for presidents of beekeeping associations and federations of the entire region will take place at 4:00 PM. The topic of the round table is "How will the European Beekeeping Association save bees, beekeepers, and consumers?" All interested beekeepers are invited to attend the round table.
Admission to the fair is free for all interested beekeepers and citizens. The fair aims to provide a platform for beekeepers to showcase their products, learn from experts, and network with peers from various regions, including North Macedonia, Greece, Republic Srpska, Albania, Bulgaria, Turkey, and Montenegro.
The European Beekeeping Association (EUBA) will participate in the fair, contributing to the discussions and activities focused on saving bees, beekeepers, and consumers. The EUBA can play a crucial role in this mission by supporting and helping implement EU Pollinator Action Plans, promoting local partnerships and genetic conservation projects, enhancing beekeepers’ capacity through education and community building, raising consumer awareness about the ecological importance of bees and quality honey products, and advocating for policies supporting sustainable landscapes and limiting pesticide use.
Boštjan Noč from Slovenia, President of the European Beekeeping Association, will lead the round table discussion. The fair promises to be an exciting and informative event for all beekeeping enthusiasts and those interested in the health and future of our planet's pollinators.
[1] EU Pollinator Action Plans [3] Sicilian Black Bee Protection Initiative
- The VII Southeast Balkan Beekeeping Fair, titled "OPEN BALKANS," will take place in Vranje, Serbia, and welcome international beekeeping associations, including the European Beekeeping Association (EUBA).
- The European Beekeeping Association can play a vital role in saving bees, beekeepers, and consumers by supporting EU Pollinator Action Plans, promoting local partnerships, and enhancing beekeepers’ capacity through education and community building.
- Boštjan Noč, President of the European Beekeeping Association, will lead a round table discussion at the fair on "How will the European Beekeeping Association save bees, beekeepers, and consumers?"
- The fair will feature an expert lecture by Dr. Vet. Med. ZLATKO TOMLJANOVIĆ on "Climate Smart Beekeeping," showcasing the latest developments in the field and strategies for sustainable beekeeping.
- In addition to educational sessions and promotional events, the fair will offer a cultural and artistic program, making it a valuable experience for both beekeepers and general visitors, encompassing various aspects of lifestyle, fashion-and-beauty, food-and-drink, home-and-garden, technology, travel, education-and-self-development, and general news.
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