CEO Update March 2023
22 March 2023CEO 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
CEO Update March 2023
National Eucalypt Day – 23rd March 2023
21 March 202323 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
Small Hive Beetle – Biosecurity Tasmania
21 March 2023Moratorium on Opening Hives On 12 March 2023, Biosecurity Tasmania placed a moratorium on the opening of hives, harvest of honey and honeycomb, and movement of beekeeping equipment for any… Read More
Tassie beekeepers’ win over New Zealand in long manuka honey naming battle
18 July 2023It was a trans-Tasman tussle fought over many years but Tasmanian beekeepers have emerged triumphant over manuka honey naming rights. An eight year trans Tasman legal battle has ended with… Read More
Company Directors Course Entry Pathways
21 March 20231. Company Directors Course AgriFutures Australia is committed to supporting the people who are driving, and will drive, the future prosperity of Australian rural industries and communities. AgriFutures Australia currently… Read More
AHBIC Industry Update 21 – 272 days of response
21 March 2023Varroa Response Update 6 New Detections There have been 6 new infested premises confirmed from NSW DPI Surveillance through laboratory diagnostics and these bring the total infested premises to 137.… Read More
AHBIC Industry Update 20 – Q&A – 271 days of response
20 March 2023Varroa Response Update Q&A Q: Why are we still finding so many IP’s The latest detections are as a result of the ongoing purple zone surveillance by the New South Wale… Read More
Eyes in the Apiary
21 March 2023From Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD), 2021. Beekeepers are reminded to check their apiaries to ensure they are compliant with legislation and the Australian Honey Bee Industry… Read More
Important Industry Information
14 March 2023Permits Permits are not the same as the movement declarations. PURPLE zone hive movements must only occur after you receive an approved DPI permit. A PERMIT is required for any… Read More
AHBIC Industry Update 19 – 265 days of response
14 March 2023Varroa Response Update 9 New Detections There have been 9 new infested premises confirmed from NSW DPI Surveillance through laboratory diagnostics. This brings the total Infested Premises to 131. These… Read More