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News story, Media release
Western Australia’s successful breeding programs paving the way for national success
...The Western Australian Queen Bee Breeding Program is one of the pioneering honey bee breeding programs in Australia and has paved the way for a national program. Since its establishment in 1979 and with its colonies perpetuated through a purchase by Better Bees WA in 1991, the success of WA’s...
Impact to Biosecurity with Reduced Access to Public Lands
...custr13_HBE PRO-016258 Mia Lorber-Hughes 02 6923 6911 Michael Clarke Clarke, Michael AgEconPlus Pty Ltd This project will assess the policy changes (e.g., BBO inspection frequency) and technology (e.g., remote sensing) needed to maintain honey bee biosecurity as a result of reduced access to native...
Rural R&D for Profit 18-04-021 Honeybee Genetic Improvement Program Final Report Communications
...custr13_BGI PRO-016324 Jane Goldsworthy Justine Pirie Pirie, Justine Dentsu Creative Pty Limited The project will bring together the results and the implications and recommendations from the Plan Bee project. It will provide clear guidance for the future of a national honey bee genetic improvement...
Improving the health of hives used in pollination
...custr13_HBE PRJ-010818 Mia Lorber-Hughes 02 6923 6911 Katja Hogendoorn Wrzeszczynski, Anne The University of Adelaide The project will investigate the effects of three commonly used active ingredients in fungicidal sprays during flowering of almond and canola on the health of honey bee brood...
Commercial honey producers, pollinators and researchers wanted: Applications now open for AgriFutures Honey Bee & Pollination Program Advisory Panel
...AgriFutures Australia is encouraging commercial honey producers and/or pollinators as well as honey and honey bee researchers, with an interest in contributing to the profitability and sustainability of the Honey Bee industry, to apply for a position on the AgriFutures Honey Bee & Pollination...
Preliminary investigations into new opportunities for the production of premium and medicinal honey
...Beekeeping in Australia has thrived on our unique native flora and mild climate, resulting in the healthiest honey bees in the world and the cleanest honey bee products available. However, stresses are becoming evident, with demand for insect pollination growing and the loss of spring flora...
News story
Littlest livestock, biggest impact: Beewise shares world’s first robotic beehive at evokeAG. 2023
...The latest in cutting edge agritech is catering to a tiny but mighty important customer – bees. US-based company, Beewise brought the world’s first robotic beehive to Australia for the first time, unveiling it at evokeAG. 2023.The solar powered BeeHome works like a robotic beekeeper...
Industry Development Grant_Alan Dorin
... to crop and unmanaged vegetation – Where should hives beplaced with respect to managed and unmanaged floral resources to ensure adequate forageis available to maintain required bee nutrition while maintaining pollination outcomes?* Hive numbers and effectiveness – How strong...
News story
Creative investment approach facilitating innovative solutions
...Early-career researchers and industry bodies are benefiting from a development grants program.The Australian honey bee and pollination industry is reaping the rewards of an innovative development grants program that’s expanding understanding, knowledge and skills.The AgriFutures Honey Bee &...
News story
Clover4Bees makes encouraging progress prioritising pasture species
...Pasture legumes shortlisted for honey bee food source potential, honey production attributes and industry collaboration opportunities.A pilot study exploring the potential of pasture legumes as a food source for honey bees is on track to deliver valuable results to beekeepers in 2024.Dr Richard...
News story
Thermal cameras take beekeepers to the heart of the hive
...Thermal imaging technology is revolutionising beekeeping, offering beekeepers a non-invasive method to monitor colony health and productivity.A project, funded by AgriFutures Australia as part of the Wheen Bee Foundation’s 5 Bees Program, explored the potential of thermal cameras to enhance hive...
Report
Report: Optimisation and evaluation of an external trap as a mass trapping and monitoring device for small hive beetles
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.Fact sheet
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...
Uncapping: a defence against Varroa
...Varroa is an external mite that feeds on both brood and adult bees. When it feeds, it spreads viruses. The combined effects of predation and the spread of viruses often results in colony death if nothing is done to prevent mite population growth.Naturally, Varroa-resistant bee populations have...
International Union for the Study of Social Insects
... years to disucss the latest trends in social insect research and will this year meet in Cairns, with 700 delegates expected, including 200 of the world's top honey bee scientists. The project will fund Dr Jay Evans, a world authority on honey bee and varroa genomics and colony collapse disorder...
Postage delays – what it means for queen breeders and beekeepers
... production occurs in those regions.For breeders and beekeepers that do need to use postage, best practice is to transport queen honey bees by post is only to post Express Post ideally on the Monday morning or Monday afternoon run in approved packaging, labelling and health certificates attached...
Media release
International knowledge to arm beekeepers against varroa mite
...A collaborative project led by The University of Sydney is preparing a host of resources, based on up-to-date knowledge from Australia and overseas, to support beekeepers in the event the varroa mite (Varroa destructor) establishes in Australia.The AgriFutures Honey Bee & Pollination Program...
Industry Development Grant – Lena Schmidt
...custr13_HBE PRJ-012781 Mia Lorber-Hughes 02 6923 6911 Lena Schmidt Western Sydney University The funds acquired through this grant will enable the analysis of pollen samples collected from honey bees returning to hives; this will be undertaken using next generation sequencing approaches...
Working with pollination dependent industries
...Key takeaways Communication between growers and beekeepers is the secret to mutual growth and success Bee breeding has an active role in ensuring the beekeeping industry can service pollination dependent industries Resources are available for growers and beekeepers to help support...