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Educational info days dedicated to beekeeping were held for secondary school agricultural students as part of the Innovative Solutions for Enhancing Beekeeping Processes and Modernising Support in Apiculture in the Croatia–Serbia Cross-Border Region – INNOBEE project.
The sessions took place at three educational institutions: the Agricultural School with Student Dormitory in Futog on 2 November, the Secondary School of Agriculture and Food Processing in Sombor on 4 November, and the Stevan Petrović – Brile School of Agriculture and Food Processing in Ruma on 5 November 2026. The events were organised by the Faculty of Agriculture of the University of Novi Sad and the Fund for European Affairs and Development of AP Vojvodina.
Ivan Pihler, PhD, Full Professor at the Faculty of Agriculture, delivered expert lectures on bee biology, the importance of bee colonies for ecosystem stability and food production, and modern beekeeping practices. Particular attention was given to innovative solutions, proper colony overwintering and bee health protection. At the session in Futog, Sava Leđanac, DVM, PhD, from the Scientific Veterinary Institute “Novi Sad”, also presented the Varroa destructor mite, one of the major threats to honeybee colonies, and modern methods for its control.
Through these educational activities, INNOBEE aims to equip future agricultural professionals with practical knowledge and raise awareness of the importance of sustainable and modern beekeeping.
The project brings together four partners from Croatia and Serbia: the Faculty of Agrobiotechnical Sciences Osijek, the Faculty of Agriculture of the University of Novi Sad, the Scientific Veterinary Institute “Novi Sad” and the Fund for European Affairs and Development of AP Vojvodina. With a total budget of EUR 940,501.45, including EUR 799,426.22 in EU co-financing, the project runs from 15 January 2026 to 14 January 2028.
