One third of Australian food that ends up on our plate is dependent on honey bee pollination. From almonds to avocados, honey bees are vital for the pollination and production of many of our favourite foods.
Honey Bee & Pollination In a critical juncture for the honey bee industry, AgriFutures Australia in partnership with the industry’s peak national representative body, the Australian Honey Bee Industry Council (AHBIC) is set to launch a suite of Varroa Mite (Varroa Destructor) focused resources.
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Agriteams Pty Ltd
March 2024 - October 2024
AgEconPlus Pty Ltd
July 2023 - May 2024
AgEconPlus Pty Ltd
June 2023 - October 2023
The University of Sydney
January 2023 - April 2024
AgEconPlus Pty Ltd
November 2022 - June 2023
AgEconPlus Pty Ltd
September 2022 - June 2023
Hot Tin Roof Communications Pty Ltd as Trustee for Hot Tin Roof Family Trust
March 2022 - May 2022
University of Western Australia
March 2022 - June 2025
The State of Victoria through the Department of Jobs, Precincts and Regions (DJPR)
February 2022 - January 2026
University of the Sunshine Coast
February 2022 - January 2023
(DPI) The Crown in right of the State of New South Wales acting through the Department of Primary Industries within Regional NSW
January 2022 - October 2024
Australian Honey Bee Industry Council
November 2021 - November 2022
Hive and Wellness Australia Pty Ltd
November 2021 - March 2023
Southern Cross University
July 2021 - October 2022
(DPI) The Crown in right of the State of New South Wales acting through the Department of Primary Industries within Regional NSW
October 2020 - October 2021
South Australian Apiarists’ Association
October 2020 - January 2021
Hive and Wellness Australia Pty Ltd
October 2020 - April 2021
(DPI) The Crown in right of the State of New South Wales acting through the Department of Primary Industries within Regional NSW
July 2020 - August 2023
AgEconPlus Pty Ltd
May 2020 - October 2020
The Crown in right of the State of NSW acting through the Department of Primary Industries
March 2019 - June 2019
The Practical Beekeeper
October 2018 - December 2018
Cox Inall Communications
July 2018 - May 2020
University Of Canberra
July 2018 - January 2021
AgEconPlus Pty Ltd
July 2018 - May 2019
Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO)
July 2018 - January 2021
University of Technology, Sydney
July 2018 - April 2022
University of Western Australia
October 2016 - May 2020
University of New England
July 2016 - October 2019
AgEconPlus Pty Ltd
July 2016 - April 2017
AgEconPlus Pty Ltd
July 2016 - January 2017
Plant Health Australia Limited
April 2016 - July 2019
Bee Scientifics
September 2015 - February 2019
The University of Sydney
September 2015 - December 2016
The University of Sydney
September 2015 - April 2018
CSIRO
August 2015 - December 2017
The University of Melbourne
July 2015 - February 2018
Marcus Oldham College
June 2015 - July 2015
Cox Inall Communications
June 2015 - May 2018
GHD Pty Ltd
September 2014 - February 2015
University of Technology, Sydney
August 2014 - October 2019
Western Australian Agriculture Authority, a body corporate established under the Biosecurity and Agriculture Management Act 2007
May 2014 - March 2016
The University of Sydney
January 2014 - August 2014
Plant Health Australia Limited
December 2013 - July 2015
Philip McLellan Trading as KEA Video producers
September 2013 - August 2015
Plant Health Australia Limited
June 2013 - May 2016
CSIRO
June 2013 - August 2015
Plant Health Australia Limited
June 2013 - July 2014
Plant Health Australia Limited
June 2013 - June 2014
Garland Outcomes Pty Ltd
May 2013 - June 2013
Burnham and Associates Training Consultancy
April 2013 - September 2013
Plant Health Australia Limited
December 2012 - April 2013
The Crown in right of the State of NSW acting through the Department of Primary Industries
October 2012 - July 2013
The AgriFutures Honey Bee & Pollination Program invests in research that ensures a productive, sustainable and profitable beekeeping industry and secures the pollination of Australia’s horticultural and agricultural crops. The Program focuses on supporting the longevity of the industry in Australia with six key objectives:
The AgriFutures Honey Bee & Pollination Strategic RD&E Plan identifies and balances the research, development and extension priorities and outcomes to promote industry productivity, profitability and sustainability.
Download the AgriFutures Honey Bee & Pollination RD&E Plan 2020-25
Australian primary industries that choose to invest in the levies system prescribe the amount of levy or charge applied to a commodity under the Primary Industries (Customs) Charges Act 1999, Primary Industries (Excise) Levies Act 1999, National Residue Survey (Customs) Levy Act 1998 and the National Residue Survey (Excise) Levy Act 1998.
We are committed to working closely with all those involved in the industry, including Advisory Panels and industry associations to identify research priorities and make Program investments which will have the greatest impact on the industry.
Learn about the AgriFutures Honey Bee & Pollination Advisory Panel
Visit Australian Honey Bee and Pollination Industry Council (AHBIC)
For project-related inquires:
Annelies McGaw
Manager, Levied & Emerging Industries – Honey Bee & Pollination Program
annelies.mcgaw@agrifutures.com.au
0407 987 738
Mia Lorber-Hughes
Coordinator, Levied & Emerging Industries – Honey Bee & Pollination Program
mia.lorber-hughes@agrifutures.com.au
0437 811 347
For industry and strategic issues and inquiries:
Amanda Olthof
Senior Manager, Levied & Emerging Industries – Honey Bee & Pollination Program
amanda.olthof@agrifutures.com.au
0499 384 037
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