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The objects of the Federation are:
(a) To unite the Beekeepers of Ireland for their mutual benefit.
(b) To encourage and participate in research in problems of Apiculture and generally to foster efficient beekeeping, honey production and marketing.
(c) To co-operate with the State and Public Authorities in all matters affecting the industry.
(d) To provide helpful educational facilities through: -
(i) The publication of An Beachaire (The Irish Beekeeper)
(ii) The publication of informative leaflets
(iii) The promoting and holding of community lectures
(iv) Conducting examinations in the science of apiculture and the art of beekeeping.
(e) In general to undertake all measures to promote the welfare of
beekeeping and Beekeepers in Ireland.
(f) To promote the conservation of the native dark bee, apis mellifera
mellifera.