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...
Blue-banded bees as potential pollinators of lucerne
... of the bees on the crop by providing nest substrateand by seeding them from existing cultures. 1) Investigate the ability of blue-banded bees to pollinate lucerne. Honeybees areoften placed on lucerne at high densities, because they are not preferred by the bees.We will investigate the ability...
Impact of commercial honeybees on flora and fauna
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A Study of Nosema ceranae in Honeybees in Australia
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Treating European Foulbrood in Australian Honeybees
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Australian Beekeeping Guide
Australia’s honey bee and pollination industries make a fundamental contribution to the Australian economy and way of life. Healthy honey bee colonies are necessary for the pollination and economic viability of honey bee-dependent horticultural and seed crops. In addition to commercial and sideline beekeeping enterprises, thousands of hobby beekeepers throughout Australia gain considerable recreational pleasure by keeping honey bee colonies.
This book provides basic information to assist beginner and sideline beekeepers. It draws on the knowledge and experience of apiculture scientists, various state and territory apiary inspectors and apiary officers, and most importantly, the many beekeepers who enjoy keeping bees.
Bee quick: New honey bee and pollination development grants to boost the industry
AgriFutures Honey Bee & Pollination Program Industry Development Grants are now open for the 2023-24 application period.
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Bee quick: New honey bee and pollination development grants to boost the industry
AgriFutures Honey Bee & Pollination Program Industry Development Grants are now open for the 2022-23 application period.
Bee quick: New honey bee and pollination development grants to boost the industry
AgriFutures Honey Bee & Pollination Program is pleased announce new industry development grants are now available to help drive the honey bee and pollination industry. The grants are particularly timely for the industry as it addresses the challenges and impact of drought, fires and a global pandemic.
Honey Bee & Pollination Industry National Colony Loss Survey
T2M Establishing the disease status of A cerana Java strain in the Cairns region
...custr13_HBE PRJ-008433 Mia Lorber-Hughes 02 6923 6911 Noel, Robyn CSIRO The objectives for this study are to establish the disease status of the Asian honeybee and the European honeybee in the Cairns region. With this information we will aim to identify the possible transferability of pathogens...
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Project snapshot: Value of honey bee pollination to the Australian economy
Since the mid-1980s, economists have made numerous attempts at estimating the value of honey bee pollination to the Australian economy. The exercise is not straightforward, and a variety of valuation methods have been used.
The purpose of this research was to review previous studies and the economic theory underpinning them, and use the results to prepare an authoritative valuation framework. The resultant framework, which incorporates the concepts of consumer and producer surplus and a partial equilibrium model, was then used to estimate the value of honey bee pollination to the Australian economy.
The study has delivered an updated, defendable and transparent estimate of the economic value of honey bee pollination. The estimate, prepared using 2020-21 gross value of production data, showed that
crops worth $12.9 billion are at least partially reliant on honey bee pollination, and the economic contribution attributable to honey bee pollination is $4.6 billion.
The conceptual framework and the spreadsheet model have been provided to AgriFutures Australia to enable routine update of the estimate. AgriFutures Australia is recommended to update the estimate every three to five years in light of changes in demand for honey bee pollination.
Size and Scope of the Honey Bee and Pollination Industry – An Updated Snapshot
Grant offers sweet opportunity for honey bee and pollination industry
Applications are now open for AgriFutures Honey Bee & Pollination Program’s Industry Development Grants. Individuals and organisations involved in the honey bee and pollination industry, with an idea or project that has the potential to benefit the industry, are invited to apply for a grant. The grants aim to build human capacity, foster innovation and...
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Size and scope of the Australian honey bee and pollination industry: A snapshot
Size and scope of the Australian honey bee and pollination industry: An updated snapshot for 2023 provides a clear, data-driven overview of the honey industry in Australia, including beekeepers and hives, honey production in Australia (levied and non-levied), hive product values, exports and imports, and the food production supported by honey bee pollination.
Size and Scope of the Australian Honey Bee and Pollination Industry Snapshot
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Transmission of American Foulbrood (AFB) Disease of Honeybees Through Replacement of Queen bees
Honeybee R&D News Issue 2 May 2009
Honeybee Research and Development Council Research Report 1980-1995
Honeybee R&D News February 2011 Issue 8
