The South African Bee Industry Organisation (SABIO) works as a voluntary organisation that represents the beekeeping industry, and those with an indirect interest in the sector.
Members of South African Bee Industry Organisation (SABIO) enjoy various privileges with the agricultural sector and the international bee industry.
SABIO publishes a quarterly Bee Journal sent out to all members of the organisation, and they negotiated a third party insurance scheme to protect beekeepers from public liability claims. They also maintain important international links with other African countries and the wider beekeeping world.
South African Bee Industry Organisation (SABIO) ensures that the annual BEECON is organised to foster professionalism in the beekeeping sector and to expose beekeepers to current and international beekeeping issues facing the country. The population of bees dwindles every year due to environmental impacts and changes, therefore the SABIO also encourages viable and sustainable initiatives that support smallholder beekeeping within rural and underdeveloped areas.
Honeybees form a vital part of the world’s ecosystem, and need to be protected from harm. SABIO strives to eliminate misconceptions of bees and are invested in spreading awareness and educational information about bees and their importance to humankind.
Any persons interested in joining SABIO can find a member application form on the organisation’s website, along with relevant information regarding regulations and legislation of the beekeeping industry.
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