Research aims to extend life of bumblebee hives

The Ministry for Primary Industries is helping to fund new research aimed at extending the life of commercial Bumblebee hives from 8-10 weeks to up to 15 weeks. If the project is successful it could mean better quality, produce Higher yields for growers and could provide Key insights into the health of our bumblebees. Dr Gunjan Gera is from Gourmet Waiuku Limited and is leading the project. She talked to our producer Ellie Jay who started by asking what bumblebees are used for at the moment in New Zealand.