Leptospermum Plant Breeding Program for Development of High Grade Manuka Honey
Development of Alternative Varroa Treatment Delivery Platform
... will be exercised to source the ant-pesticide compound of interest (Beta-acids).• Compare the effectiveness of an alternative delivery method with a traditional approach.• Assess treatment delivery's impact honeybee hive health; Weight, Temperature, Mortality, Brood health. PRO_CLAQ...
Identifying Revenue Opportunities for AgriFutures Rural Industries
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Plan Bee racks up the miles as it meets with queen breeders across Australia
Key researchers have been on the road to meet beekeepers and queen breeders across the country including Queensland, Tasmania and South Australia.
Supporting Australian primary producers to be more than just technology consumers
AgriFutures Australia is partnering with Farmers2Founders to turn Australian primary producers into much more than just consumers of technology. As a result, new ventures and opportunities have emerged, businesses have diversified, new products have been developed and technology capabilities have been enhanced.
Risk assessment for the Large African Hive beetle
Breeding hygienic disease resistant bees
Introduction and early performance of queen bees
A pheromone trap to catch queen bees
Chemical residue in beehives post canola flowering.
Development of strategic RD&E Plan for the Australian Moringa and Native Bee industry’s
International Day of Rural Women: celebrating their invaluable contributions
This International Day of Rural Women, we once again pay tribute to the many incredible female figures spearheading the future of our agricultural industry. We are also encouraging our networks to shine a spotlight on the women who inspire them on a day-to-day basis.
Report: Optimisation and evaluation of an external trap as a mass trapping and monitoring device for small hive beetles
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In hive fungal bio-control of small hive beetle
This project developed a long‑lasting synthetic lure and dispenser system to improve external trapping of small hive beetles (SHB). Field trials showed strong potential to intercept adult beetles before hive entry, offering beekeepers a more effective, low‑disruption tool to reduce SHB infestations and protect honey bee and native bee health.
The Australian Colony Loss Survey
Assessing the mating quality of Australian queen bees
Biological Control of Chalkbrood by Anti-fungal Symbionts of Bees
Mr Danny Le Feuvre
Danny is an experienced company director and passionate advocate for rural industries. He is the CEO of the Australian Honey Bee Industry Council and holds...
