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Upgrading knowledge of pathogens (particularly viruses) of Australian honeybees
...custr13_HBE PRJ-008540 Mia Lorber-Hughes 02 6923 6911 Patel, Mithun CSIRO This study aims to upgrade knowledge on honeybee pathogens in Australia. There are concerns that gaps exist in our current knowledge, as molecular techniques have become standard practice and the last major survey...
Testing pollen substitutes that meet the nutritional needs of honeybees
... for preference and palatability by honey bees. To test ingredients and feedstuffs developed by John Black Consulting (RIRDC Project JLB-4A) for preference and palatability. To test the final substitute feeds in cage experiments for their effect on honeybee longevity. PRO_CLAQ...
Development of two genetic markers for hygienic behaviour of honeybees
... can be identified without field testing. To develop general procedures for the identification of economically important behavioural genes for the honeybee and protocols for their exploitation by industry. PRO_CLAQ...
Probiotics study shows promise in detecting and treating disease in honeybees
...Preliminary trials have shown there to be a direct correlation between gut bacterial numbers in honeybees and the overall health of hives.High levels of gut bacteria in honeybees could mean healthier and more productive hives, according to the latest research from the University of Canberra funded...
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Bee Friendly: A planting guide for European honeybees and Australian native pollinators
...The Australian honeybee industry provides essential benefits to agricultural, horticultural and urban environments through managed and incidental pollination services. Planting bee forage for honeybee nutrition offers major benefits to the industry and society. This planting guide for bee forage...
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Transmission of American Foulbrood (AFB) Disease of Honeybees Through Replacement of Queen bees
Feasibility study – Commercial bee hive and honey traceability system
... will also be considered. The outcome will provide a nationally informed, practical and industry endorsed pathway for a traceability system that enhances the biosecurity and sustainability of Australia's honeybee and pollination sectors. The project will explore possible avenues to set up...
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Project snapshot: Development of alternative Varroa treatment delivery platform
...This research investigates the potential use of organic waste as an alternative and sustainable approach to managing Varroa destructor. Current Varroa treatments rely heavily on synthetic acaricides, which not only risk contaminating honeybee products, but also face increasing resistance among mite...
News story, Media release
Antioxidant ‘bee glue’ creates buzz for new Australian industry
...A nutrient-rich product discovered in honeybee hives across Australia could generate a new homegrown health industry. University of the Sunshine Coast researchers have identified for the first time 16 types of Australian high-grade propolis, or ‘bee glue’, brimming with enough antioxidants...
HAL-Pollination – Pesticides and Bees Booklet (MT10060)
... of the influence of agricultural chemicals both directly and indirectly on the European Honeybee community. Dead colonies have been found to occur more frequently in areas where chemicals are utilised as opposed to those colonies which are sited in bush environments. In order to ensure the European...
Marcus Oldham Rural Leadership Program – HBE Kellie Round
...custr13_HBE PRJ-010137 Mia Lorber-Hughes 02 6923 6911 Kellie Round Round, Kellie Marcus Oldham College Honeybee and Pollination Program sponsorship of Kellie Round to attend the 2015 Marcus Oldham Rural Leadership Program. (28 June to 3 July 2015) Support capacity building in the Honeybee and Pollination industries PRO_CLAQ...
Resilient beekeeping in the face of Varroa
...custr13_HBE PRO-016302 Mia Lorber-Hughes 02 6923 6911 Nadine Chapman Makoviney, Nicole The University of Sydney Varroa is the biggest threat to the Australian honeybee industry and the industries that rely on bees for pollination services. This project will determine the best strategies to manage...
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AgriFutures Honey Bee & Pollination Program Resilient Beekeeping in the face of Varroa series resources 2024
...The ‘Resilient beekeeping in the face of Varroa’ project aims to determine the best strategies to manage and control varroa in the Australian context, making projections about spread, and the likely effects on honeybee health and pollination services.The Australian Honey Bee Industry...