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Pet Ownership: Economic Burden and Environmental Considerations in the Age of Petconomy The Economic Reality of Pet Ownership In recent years, the pet population has been rapidly increasing, giving rise to a new economic sector known as "petconomy." According to the 2023 Korean Pet Industry Report, approximately 5.52 million households in South Korea currently own pets, and the pet-related market size is estimated to be 7 trillion KRW, with projections that it will exceed 15 trillion KRW by 2030. This shift indicates that pet ownership is no longer just about keeping animals but has evolved into a new consumer culture. The Growth of Petconomy and Its Economic Impact The term "petconomy" refers to all economic activities related to pets, encompassing a wide range of industries. As expenditures on improving the quality of life for pets have increased, the petconomy has seen explosive growth in recent years. The aforementioned 2023 report highlights that the domestic p...

Honey, honey, how you keep bees… In almost every conversation I’ve had about beekeeping, I’ve received the same response – one which is both eager and inclusive of TikTok’s ‘Texas Beeworks’. Clearly, there exists a kind of curiosity concerning honeybees. For this reason, I’ve taken it upon myself to try and translate this enthusiasm from screens to general routines. So, whether you seek to celebrate or save the bees, this article should offer you greater clarity. I’ve spoken to three beekeepers – Sofia Dartnell, Nynke Blömer, and Theo Von Wilmowski – each president of their college beekeeping society, to learn about the benefits of beekeeping and how honeybee enthusiasts might get involved. As a member of St. John’s Beekeeping Society, it’ll come as no surprise that I too will attest to their brilliance! St. John’s, Darwin, and King’s are the first colleges to keep bees. They are kept on college grounds, where gardens provide them with plenty of forage. Apiarists and gardeners are not...

  Beekeeping conference returns to central Wisconsin It’s all about bees come January. The Central Wisconsin Beekeepers Association, in partnership with Mid-State Technical College in Wisconsin Rapids, will host its Beek Meet 2025 Conference Jan. 25, 2025, at MSTC, 500 32nd St. N., Wisconsin Rapids. The event follows the return of Beek Meet 2024 that drew almost 300 attendees. Beek Meet 2025 will provide attendees with access to speakers, sessions and vendors sharing the latest information and products to improve their beekeeping skills. “We are excited to once again host Beek Meet 2025 and continue to support our mission to help educate people on how to improve honey production and beekeeping,” said Mike Lawrence, CWBA president, in a news release. “For 2025, we will have expanded facilities, new and previous vendors, and, most importantly, a dynamic line-up of terrific speakers.” Beek Meet 2025 speakers will include keynote speaker Ian Steppler, who manages Steppler Farms’ 1,500 ...

  Campeche beekeepers achieve legal protection for bees In a historic ruling that marks a precedent in the defense of the rights of nature, the Fourth District Judge of the Auxiliary Center of the Fifth Region granted protection in favor of representatives of the Mayan peoples. The ruling recognizes the ecological and cultural value of bees. It condemns the omissions of federal and state authorities that have allowed their massive death due to the indiscriminate use of agrochemicals and deforestation. After 15 years of struggle, a historic resolution was achieved that recognized bees as subjects of law, a step that underlined their economic, ecosystem, and cultural importance. Lawyer Jorge Fernández Mendiburu highlighted that these pollinators are essential for environmental balance and that their protection also implies safeguarding the ancestral beekeeping practices of the Mayan communities. This recognition will allow Mayan communities to demand effective measures to protect bee...

  'Beekeeping dogs' save thousands of bees – and look adorable while doing it Dogs  aren't just our beloved pets - some of them work like the rest of us, performing vital roles such as guiding those with visual impairments to lending a paw in police operations. But who knew that man's best friend could also help with beekeeping? Beekeeping canines have taken social media by storm after an Instagram post from @treecard celebrated National Urban Beekeeping Day last week shared snaps of dogs kitted out in their beekeeper suits, looking completely precious. The caption read: "Happy National Urban Beekeeping Day to these 11/10 good bois who #savethebees." With their exceptionally keen noses, dogs have been invaluable in detecting illegal substances and even identifying certain types of cancer in humans thanks to their ability to notice specific smells. This remarkable olfactory skill is also what allows them to assist in the world of beekeeping. Beekeeping dogs are...

  ‘We’re sisters and we get sticky!’: Local beekeepers’ thriving honey farm A PAIR of sisters and lifelong friends have built a thriving honey farm business after a beekeeping hobby turned into more than 60 hives. Sticky Sisters Honey, in Highlands View in Neacroft, is ran by sisters, Jane Adams and Ann Blake, along with long-time friends, Garry and Teresa Elcock. Jane and Ann began their beekeeping journey in 2016 when a lady at a local market sold them their first hive, and soon passed down her equipment after her passing. Left to right: Teresa Elcock, Jane Adams and Ann Blake  (Image: Sticky Sisters) “She was our inspiration,” said Jane. After being friends since they were teenagers, Ann suggested to Teresa that their land would make a perfect space for bees. Hesitant to commit alone, the sisters launched a partnership with husband and wife, Teresa and Garry in 2019. Everyone in the group were novice beekeepers, with the couple retired police officers and later owning a cat...

  Raising the Awareness of the Role of the Bees as Pollinators and their importance for the environment On Thursday, November 28, at the Plant Protection Research Institute, the Embassy of the Republic of Slovenia, together with the Agricultural Research Centre, Ministry of Agriculture and Land Reclamation of the Arab Republic of Egypt, the Arab Beekeepers Association organized and the Beekeeping Academy of Slovenia organized the event on strengthening the awareness of the role of bees as pollinators and their importance in food security, sustainable agriculture and biodiversity protection. The project is a continuation of last year's collaboration between the Agricultural Research Center and the Embassy of the Republic of Slovenia when more than 100 honey plants were planted at the Plant Protection Research Institute. During his address, H.E. Mr Sašo Podlesnik, Ambassador of the Republic of Slovenia to the Arab Republic of Egypt, emphasized inter alia the importance of bees as pol...

  Beekeeping, a supported and potential sector In "Mother Teresa" square, in Pristina, the "Beekeeping Fair" was opened today, under the organization of the League of Kosovo Beekeepers and with the financial support of the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Rural Development. At the opening of this fair, the Deputy Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Rural Development, Vezir Januzi, gave a speech. He said that this fair is one more opportunity to promote this sector that has a lot of potential in Kosovo. Januzi mentioned the support that the MAFRD has given over the years but also this year, stressing that it is the largest support given in the region for this sector. Deputy Minister Januzi said that the support will increase next year, both in terms of grants and subsidies. On the other hand, leaders of the Association of Beekeepers appreciated the development of this sector so far and the support provided by the MAFRD. They said that more work should be done ...

  Support for beekeeping is increasing The Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Rural Development, Memli Krasniqi and the Deputy Minister Vezir Januzi hosted the representatives of the League of Beekeepers of Kosovo in a meeting today. During this meeting, they were informed about the support programs of the MAFRD for 2016. Minister Krasniqi indicated that this year they have eased the criteria in both programs and he also said that they have increased support for beekeepers through direct payments, where from 10 euros in previous years, this year it has become 15 euros per hive. Also, the minister emphasized that beekeeping as a potential and important sector in Kosovo, with the continuous support of the ministry, has managed to develop, thus bringing about an increase in the production and quality of honey and its products. On the other hand, the representatives of the League of Beekeepers, thanked the minister for the continuous support that the MAFRD has given to them and welc...

Spain introduces paid climate leave after deadly floods Spain ’s leftwing government has approved “paid climate leave” of up to four days to allow workers to avoid travelling during weather emergencies, a month after floods killed at least 224 people . Several companies came under fire after the 29 October catastrophe for ordering employees to keep working despite a red alert issued by the national weather agency. The firms said the authorities failed to inform them sufficiently and sent telephone alerts too late during the European country’s deadliest floods in decades. The new measure aims to “regulate in accordance with the climate emergency” so that “no worker must run risks”, labour minister Yolanda Díaz told public broadcaster RTVE. If emergency authorities raise the alarm about a risk, “the worker must refrain from going to work”, said Díaz. Employees can resort to a reduced working day beyond the four-day period, a mechanism that already exists for emergencies, the government ...

  The best bee products on display in Pleven The second edition of the Festival of bee products continues in Pleven. Honey, bee products and cosmetics are presented by beekeepers from the Pleven region, they are located in special tents in front of the "Katya Popova" hall. Organizers are the Regional Beekeeping Union and "Pleven Med 2023" cooperative, with the support of the Pleven Municipality. The initiative is under the patronage of the mayor, Dr. Valentin Hristov, specifies BNR. An emphasis in the program is the so-called European honey breakfast, which will take place on Saturday, November 30 - in the lobby of the "Katya Popova" hall. Children can also participate in a beekeeping workshop. From 10 o'clock there are lectures by Slovenian specialists in the field of apitherapy. Entrance is free. Many interesting and useful bee products are available until November 30 in Pleven, during the Festival of bee products. We meet you with two families who h...

  Disappointed by this year's climate talks, Indigenous advocates look to Brazil in 2025 Some Indigenous advocates at this year's international climate negotiations in Baku, Azerbaijan say the deals made fall short of what's needed to stave off the worst impacts of a warming planet, from sea level rise to catastrophic storms. COP29 ended with wealthy countries agreeing to help poorer nations  with at least $300 billion annually to address global warming in a last-minute deal. Advocates are now looking to next year's climate talks in Brazil, which some are calling the "Indigenous peoples" COP, to push for further inclusion in climate negotiations and support the global Indigenous movement. This year, a group within COP known as the  Local Communities and Indigenous Peoples Platform  came to Baku with a set of priorities, which included advocating for a formal seat at the negotiating table for climate initiatives. They also wanted more Indigenous knowledge incor...