Industries Collectively Challenge Proposed Biosecurity Tax AHBIC has represented the Australian honey bee industry along with about 50 agricultural industry representative groups, by co-signing a joint letter which was sent… Read More
Varroa Update Beekeeper reporting to the DPI continues across areas of NSW where we expect Varroa to be present, there is a steady increase in regions south of Sydney and… Read More
WEBSITES Australian Honey Bee Industry Council – honeybee.org.au/ Queensland Beekeepers Association – qbabees.org.au/ New South Wales Apiarists Association – nswaa.com.au/ Victorian Apiarists Association – www.vicbeekeepers.com.au/ Tasmanian Beekeepers Association – www.tasmanianbeekeepers.org.au/… Read More
CCEPP & NMG Update The CCEPP is in the process of circulating and finalising endorsement of Response Plan Version 4 – Transition to Management and forward to the NMG. We… Read More
The AgriFutures Honey Bee & Pollination Program 2024 Future Leaders Bursary, valued at a maximum of $2,100, is a unique opportunity for young beekeepers, scientists, and aspiring individuals is now open.This is… Read More
B-QUAL Australia Pty Limited has been established by the Australian Honey Bee Industry Council (AHBIC) as an independently developed and audited food safety program. B-Qual Mission: To accredit and adopt… Read More
To be considered for a 2027 scholarship, you apply in 2026. Research and travel start in 2027. Applications for 2027 opened on Monday 16 February 2026. All scholarships are available… Read More
Acting Chair – Jon Lockwood The last two months have been another very busy period for AHBIC. Before I was involved as an executive of AHBIC I did not realise… Read More
ACT Varroa Detection Varroa mite has been detected in a beekeeper’s hives on a property in the Kowen district of the ACT, very close to the border with NSW. This… Read More