While they are required to register as an essential service only if employing more than five staff all beekeepers are expected to comply with the rules.
The protocols include the usual two-metre distance rule and processes for staff reporting, illnesses and movements between work and home.
All communications with landowners must be done by telephone and all vehicles are to be equipped with wash buckets, disinfectant and personalised beekeeping gloves.
Records are required for any workers travelling together and vehicles should be dedicated to particular staff.
The protocols are available online.