They´re flying again
Mild February temperatures lure the bees out of their hives Dear friends of the foundation, dear readers, It's now mid-February and, after the icy cold of the past few weeks, spring is coming to the country. And with it, the bees. We are very happy to be able to observe their first activities. The pictures show hyacinths (Hyacinthus orientalis) on our windowsill in front of the breakfast area. It is quite a special sight to see a multitude of bees on these flowers after the f
EU Commission presents new legislative proposal
Relaxation of the regulations governing the use and application of plant protection products Rumours have been circulating for some time that the European Commission intends to amend regulations in the food, plant and feed sectors. This includes changes to the so-called ‘plant protection product legislation’. The new legislative proposal was published on 16 December 2025. We take a very critical view of this initiative and are not alone in our criticism. Our criticism is dire



