The “Beekeeping – From Science to Practice” activity will take place from 17 to 30 October 2026
Registrations are now open for the training programme for experienced Beekeepers, “Beekeeping – From Science to Practice”.
The programme is designed for beekeepers seeking to improve their beekeeping practices by combining hands-on experience with scientific knowledge and practical applications. Participation in the programme is free of charge.
The training programme has a total duration of 16 hours and consists of three thematic sessions, delivered through a combination of in-person and online training.
17 October 2026 | 08:45–16:45, Skarinou Environmental Education Centre
Title: Bee Pathology – Pests and Diseases
Trainer: Dr Alexandros Pachristoforou, Assistant Professor, Department of Animal Science, University of Thessaly.
21 October 2026 | 16:30–20:30, Online
Title: Beehive Products, Processing Opportunities and Funding Tools
Trainer: Christina Christodoulou, Agronomist, Organic Farmer, Beekeeper and experienced trainer.
30 October 2026 | 16:30–20:30, Online
Title: Bee Flora & the Impacts of Climate Change
Trainer: Dr Dimitris Sarris, Senior Lecturer at KES COLLEGE and Director of the KES Research Centre.
The programme will be delivered in Greek, and participation is free of charge.
All participants who successfully complete the programme will receive a Certificate of Attendance, with the support of the Pancyprian Beekeepers Association.
Furthermore, participants who successfully complete at least 75% of this Training Programme, as well as at least 75% of the Business Skills Training Programme scheduled for early 2027, will be encouraged to apply for the PLANBEE project’s competitive Tailored Services Voucher Scheme. The Scheme will be launched in early 2027 and will provide selected entrepreneurs in the sector with tailored business support services worth up to €5,000. Participation in the training programme does not automatically guarantee selection under the Tailored Services Voucher Scheme. Beneficiaries will be selected through an open call, in accordance with the eligibility criteria and evaluation procedure to be specified in the relevant call for applications.
Registration: Interested participants can register through the online registration form.
For further information and registrations, please contact +357-99562634 or +357-22355770.
Last Update
06/10/2026
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