DescriptionOverview of the initiative and its approach.
The Thematic Network of European Beekeepers (B-THENET) is a digital platform for European beekeepers for the collection and dissemination of good beekeeping practices and innovations. It facilitates discussions among beekeepers, advisors and other stakeholders in 15 languages.
TechnologyTechnology used by the initiative.
B-THENET features an online practice repository and an online forum. The repository currently serves as a source of good practices in two areas: “beekeeping” and “biosecurity measures”; while the online forum allows registered users make posts and engage in open discussions. The B-THENET website features links to social media channels and provides updates on events, newsletters, surveys and more.
TargetUsers, groups, or communities targeted by the initiative.
The main users of B-THENET are beekeepers, farm advisors, and other stakeholders.
Business modelHow the initiative delivers and sustains its value.
B-THENET was funded under the European Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme (now funded under the Horizon Europe Programme). Access to the online community and the practice repository is free of charge and registered users can interact and share knowledge.
ImpactThe observed or intended effects of the initiative.
B-THENET is expected to enhance information sharing and networking capacity among actors involved in honey production and beekeeping. As of November 2024, more than 640 practices have been posted and made accessible online in multiple languages. B-THENET is also a repository of such resources as thematic reports, scientific studies and innovation casebooks.
PartnersOrganizations and stakeholders involved in the initiative.
Asociación de Apicultores de Guadalajara; Aula Apícola Sierra de Hoyo; Asociación de Veterinarios Especialistas en Sanidad y Produción Apícola de España; Fundación Amigos de las Abejas; Federation of Greek Beekeepers; Krakow Beekeepers Association; Associazione Romagnola Apicoltori; Vlaams Vulgarisatiecentrum voor Bijenteelt; Latvian Beekeeping Association; Biene Österreich; Osterreicher Imkerbund; Osterreicher Erwerbsimkerbund; Swedish Beekeepers Association; Swedish Professional Beekeepers; Croatian Beekeepers Federation; Stredná odborná škola Pod Bánošom, Banská Bystrica (Secondary Vocational School); Slovak Beekeepers Association; Slovak University of Agriculture in Nitra, Faculty of Agrobiology and Food Resources, Institute of Animal Husbandry; National Hungarian Beekeeping Association; German Beekeeping Association (Deutscher Imkerbund); University of Aarhus; National Veterinary Institute of Slovenia
Four BettersThe FAO Four Betters supported by the initiative.
Better production
Better nutrition
