The 2026 Australian Colony Loss Survey is back!

The Australian Colony Loss Survey established in 2025, provides empirical data to support Australian beekeepers to make informed business decisions, particularly regarding the management of honey bee pests and diseases. The results of the survey are used to facilitate national extension efforts and peer-to-peer learning and knowledge transfer from beekeeper to beekeeper. The survey provides a baseline for colony health and management practices, allowing beekeepers to benchmark their own operations and help them to adopt best practice management.

Through fit for purpose extension materials, and clarity in messaging for specific target audiences (e.g. commercial beekeepers), this project will demonstrate what impact pests, diseases and management practices are having on hive health, and what mitigation techniques are working for beekeepers.

Over 750 beekeepers from across Australia took part in the 2025 Survey, giving us vital information about the most important current issues in Australian beekeeping. In this 2026 round, we’re hoping to hear from even more beekeepers! 

The Survey is your chance to tell the industry, government and researchers about the biggest challenges you faced as a beekeeper in 2026. Together, we can work out management strategies for them that will ensure a vibrant Australian honey bee industry for the future. 

The survey is for anyone and everyone who keeps bees anywhere in Australia and is completely anonymous.

The Project will be lead by Bianca Giggins from the Australian Honey Bee industry Council, and the team will build on previous surveys to further refine the questions to provide invaluable longitudinal data allowing industry and researchers to track and identify emerging threats and trends.

Register your interest here: Australian Colony Loss Survey 2026 – Register for further Information – Fill out form

Last years results are here: Australian Honey Bee & Pollination Industry National Colony Loss Survey 2024 and 2025 key results | AgriFutures Australia

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

AHBIC will bring more details in the coming weeks as we are busy preparing for the 2026 launch!