Dave Schlipalius, Bee Biosecurity Officer, Biosecurity Queensland, Queensland Department of Agriculture and Fisheries. No one knows bees better than beekeepers. This makes beekeepers the perfect eyes and ears for detecting… Read More
Industry Briefing : Webinar 3 AHBIC coordinated with the NSW DPI to arrange another Industry Briefing free online Webinar. The webinar was held on 28 June 2023 at 7pm. A… Read More
Industry Briefing : Webinar AHBIC coordinated with the NSW DPI to arrange an Industry Briefing free online Webinar. The webinar held on 11th May 2023 provided a valuable update of… Read More
Varroa Response Update The total confirmed infected premises is now 152. DPI surveillance and tracing strategies are targeting hives that have been deemed dangerous contact premises (DCP’s) these can be… Read More
There is much debate, misinformation and emotion regarding the euthanasia of seemingly healthy bee colonies in varroa eradication (red) zones. My views are based on many long hours and very… Read More
LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT SCHOLARSHIPS WOMEN IN FARMING AND AGRICULTURE Women in farming and agriculture can now apply for a leadership development scholarship from Women & Leadership Australia. Providing world-class leadership development… Read More
Varroa Response Update The total confirmed infected premises is now 148. It is important to note that due to a change in surveillance and tracing strategies the response is occasionally… Read More
Varroa Response Update 3 New Detections There have been 3 new infected premises confirmed from NSW DPI Surveillance through laboratory diagnostics and these bring the total infested premises to 140.… Read More
CEO Update Mad March has lived up to its reputation. The Varroa response continues to grow in size, however the NSW DPI keep delivering their best effort to resource it… Read More
23 March 2023 is National Eucalypt Day! The honey bee industry in Australia has a deep connection to the eucalypt and more broadly the Myrtaceae family of which the eucalyptus… Read More