13) Paul Rafosala (PH)

 

Did you know that in the Philippines some people run full AI apiaries? Hear all about that and other great stuff in this episode with Paul Rafosala. 

Paul is part of a family business called Rafosala Bee Farm, based in Tagum, Philippines. Paul’s business produces queens, supplies pollination services and training and provides colonies for sale. Paul has done season’s in the USA and in Australia working in commercial beekeeping.

Contact Paul: www.facebook.com/hhbeesnbeeks

1:20 Paul’s history in beekeeping

5:50 Bee eating bird

8:05 AI only Apiaries in the Philippines 

12:00 Raising queens in the Philippines 

14:00 Types of bees in the Philippines 

16:00 Grafting in the ute

17:40 Paul’s business