What is different about beekeeping in Fiji compared to the rest of the world?

Not all things are equal in the world of beekeeping, especially in a tropical environment.

Much of the literature and information out there is about beekeeping in temperate and cold climates.

Fiji is tropical

Fiji is tropical and the beekeeping practices must be adapted to the tropical environment.

Bottom Bee Space

Fiji beehives conform to the ‘Bottom Bee Space’ standard used in Britain and New Zealand. In contrast, North America uses top bee space.

Fiji beehives conform to the ‘Bottom Bee Space’ standard used in Britain and New Zealand
Fiji beehives conform to the ‘Bottom Bee Space’ standard used in Britain and New Zealand