AgriFutures Honey Bee & Pollination Program has two exciting opportunities, don’t miss out!

 

Request for Quote: Feasibility study – Commercial bee hive and honey traceability system

AgriFutures Australia invites applications for the development and delivery of the Feasibility study – Commercial bee hive and honey traceability system.

The National Beehive Traceability System Feasibility Grant is a part of the Australian Trade System Support – Cultivating Australia’s Traceability – Promoting and Protecting Australian Premium Agriculture measure.

The aim of bee hive traceability is to enhance the preparedness of the honey bee industry for exotic bee pests, provide support for international trade and protect the pollination reliant industries from the impacts of an exotic bee pest incursion.

This project will conduct a feasibility study to understand the implications of implementing a national Australian commercial bee hive and honey traceability system and contribute to the improvement of the national biosecurity system and the resilience of Australian agriculture against pests and diseases. Project outcomes include:

• A feasibility study for a national bee hive traceability system that includes proof of concepts that are fit-for-purpose including whether a national Australian beehive and honey traceability system is viable.
• A review and analysis of current and potential traceability proof of concepts used in bee hives which could identify any gaps or issues that need to be addressed for system uptake.
• An assessment of technical, financial and legal considerations of a national traceability system.
• Applications close 12pm (AEST) Wednesday, 13 August 2025. 

Find out more: FEASABILITY STUDY

 

Open Call: AgriFutures Honey Bee & Pollination Program

The AgriFutures Honey Bee & Pollination Program goal is to invest in RD&E that will secure a productive, sustainable and more profitable Australian beekeeping industry and secure pollination of Australia’s horticultural and agricultural crops. To ensure the Program goal is achieved, AgriFutures Australia is currently seeking research proposals to address targeted investment priorities outlined below.

As part of this Open Call, AgriFutures Australia is seeking research proposals that align with at least one of the priorities in the AgriFutures Honey Bee & Pollination Program RD&E Plan 2020-2025 OR proposals addressing at least one of the targeted activities to improve hive productivity outlined in the full Open Call document below.

This Open Call closes 12 noon (AEST) on Wednesday, 27 August 2025.

 

Find out more: OPEN CALL