Resilient beekeeping in the face of varroa
The Australian honey bee and pollination industry is vibrant, with 1,800 highly skilled commercial beekeepers and 28,000 recreational beekeepers. The industry extracts 37,000 tonnes of...
53 pages
Published: 14 Sep 2010
Author(s): Martin Kneebone
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This RIRDC study aims to find ways to improve producer returns by assessing the effectiveness of the current supply chain arrangements and exploring the scope for the distribution of new and enhanced honey products. In particular, the study assessed the potential to deliver products specific attributes such as low Glycaemic Index (GI) and benefits derived from products that can enable antimicrobial and prebiotic activities.