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Honey Bee & Pollination Industry National Colony Loss Survey
...custr13_HBE PRO-019311 Mia Lorber-Hughes 02 6923 6911 Wilson, Clare Australian National University The recent establishment Varroa mites in Australia will cause widespread honey bee colony losses. The project will deliver a nationwide survey of colony losses in 2024 and 2025, setting up a framework...
Industry summary
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...
News story
Help shape the future of Australian beekeeping: Advisory Panel recruitment open
...AgriFutures Australia is inviting applications from across the honey bee and pollination industry to join its Honey Bee & Pollination Advisory Panel, offering industry participants a direct role in shaping how levy funds are invested.At a time when the industry is responding to evolving...
Size and Scope of the Honey Bee and Pollination Industry - An Updated Snapshot
...custr13_HBE PRO-016934 Mia Lorber-Hughes 02 6923 6911 Michael Clarke Clarke, Michael AgEconPlus Pty Ltd The Size and Scope of the Australian Honey Bee and Pollination Industry – A Snapshot was prepared by Michael Clarke (AgEconPlus) and Danny Le Feuvre (now AHBIC) and published...
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...
Report
Impact on honey bee biosecurity of reduced access to public lands
...The European honey bee (Apis mellifera) is vital to more than 35 species of agricultural plants that rely on the honey bee for pollination. This economically important service is in addition to the 30,000 tonnes of honey produced in Australia each year. Public floral resources such as national...
AHBIC scholarship program to attend the 4th Australian Bee Congress
...The 4th Australian Bee Congress was held in Sydney from 8-11 June 2022. The event was an opportunity for industry participants to learn from peers, industry representatives, leading scientists and the many trade exhibitions across three days. Delegates had the opportunity to listen to more than 90...
Plan Bee Breeding Manual: Getting started with genetic selection
...Plan Bee, Australia’s national honey bee genetic improvement program, has been initiated to provide the infrastructure necessary to implement modern genetic breeding techniques in the honey bee industry. The program builds on the considerable expertise in queen breeding in Australia...
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...
Report
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.Fact sheet
The extraordinary honey bee and its impact on the food we eat
...The humble honey bee is responsible for much more than the honey drizzled on our crumpets or porridge. From almonds to avocados to macadamias, honey bees are vital for the pollination and production of many of our favourite foods. Honey bees also contribute to the meat we eat with some livestock...
Size and Scope of the Australian Honey Bee and Pollination Industry Snapshot
...custr13_HBE PRJ-012405 Mia Lorber-Hughes 02 6923 6911 Michael Clarke Clarke, Michael AgEconPlus Pty Ltd This project will assess the size and scope of the Honey Bee and Pollination industry to provide a statistical summary of the industry. The objective of the project is to provide AgriFutures...
Preparing for Varroa: How susceptible are Australian honey bee stocks?
...custr13_HBE PRJ-005626 Mia Lorber-Hughes 02 6923 6911 Ben Oldroyd (AC) Makoviney, Nicole The University of Sydney The aim of the project is to determine the susceptibility of typical colonies of Australian commercial honey bees to Varroa. This knowledge is needed as part of Australia’s national...
National Bee Pest Surveillance Program (2013-15) and facilitator
...custr13_HBE PRJ-008711 Mia Lorber-Hughes 02 6923 6911 Alison Saunders Turner, Rodney Plant Health Australia Limited PHA took over administration of the National Sentinel Hive Program in January 2012. The surveillance facilitator and the industry contribution made towards the National Bee Pest...
Improving Biosecurity Resources and Better Understanding Bee Health in Australia
...custr13_HBE PRJ-010226 Mia Lorber-Hughes 02 6923 6911 Rodney Turner Turner, Rodney Plant Health Australia Limited This project is based on improving biosecurity resources for the honey bee industry in relation to the Biosecurity Code of Practice (CoP) and National Bee Biosecurity Program, as well...
Horizon Scholarship 2014 - A. Warren (RIRDC Bee Program - UNE)
...custr13_HZS PRJ-009578 Emily Jones 0269236900 Annie Warren Dougall, Kathryn University of New England 2014 Horizon Scholarship recipient Anne Warren will be undertaking a Bachelor of Rural Science at UNE. RIRDC Bee Program will sponsor Anne for the duration of her degree. The aim of the scholarship...
Event
Webinar: AgriFutures Honey Bee & Pollination RD&E Plan 2026-2030
...Join us for a webinar to explore the AgriFutures Honey Bee & Pollination Program Research, Development & Extension (RD&E) Plan 2026-2030.This session will walk through the key elements of the draft RD&E Plan and give stakeholders an opportunity to ask questions and share insights...
News story
Virus transmission put under the microscope to improve beekeepers’ access to oversees genetics
...Experiments look to improve beekeepers’ ability to import desirable genetics, by understanding how deformed wing virus is transmitted from queen bees to eggs through drone semen.New insights into the transmission of a significant honey bee virus could pave the way for safer access to imported...
Fact sheet
Fact sheet: Identifying new revenue opportunities for the native bee industry
... competitiveness of its rural industries on a global scale. Industry-specific challenges Specific insights relating to the Australian native bee industry include: 1. Stingless bees are only active in summer or warm weather, unlike honey bees, which are active even in cooler conditions. While this means...
Fact sheet
Fact sheet: Identifying new revenue opportunities for the honey bee industry
... competitiveness of its rural industries on a global scale. Industry-specific challenges Specific insights relating to the Australian honey bee industry include: 1. Varroa mite is now considered endemic in Australia, and the industry has transitioned to managing, rather than attempting to eradicate...