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
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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
Casual DPI Positions Expression of Interest
3 March 2023Casual Surveillance Officers The Varroa Response is looking for beekeepers to assist in a number of casual roles primarily based out of Tocal in the Hunter, but potentially also from… Read More
Wild European Honey Bee Management Program
16 March 2023Achieving the eradication of Varroa mite is vitally important for maintaining Australia’s honey bee industry. As an important component of the eradication of Varroa mite, it is necessary for NSW… Read More
Victoria Interstate Permits
28 April 2023Image: Agriculture Victoria conducting surveillance on sentinel hives along NSW border. Victorian Permits Following extensive tracing and surveillance activities by NSW DPI, the consultative committee for… Read More
AHBIC Industry Update 18 – 243 days of response
19 February 2023Varroa Response Update New Detections in the Blue Zone (GEZ) On the 18th February, 2023 the NSW DPI announced new detections in Taree and Wherool Flat, approximately 130km north of… Read More
Industry Update – Blue Zone Paper & 215 days of response
24 January 2023Blue Zone freedom paper The NSW Varroa eradication program has now been operating for 215 days. Restrictions on beekeepers’ operations and movements are still in place for NSW beekeepers. The… Read More
NATIONAL VOTE OF CONFIDENCE IN FIGHT AGAINST VARROA MITE IN NSW.
20 January 2023All States and Territories across Australia have reached a unanimous agreement declaring the NSW General Emergency (Blue) Zone Varroa mite free. AHBIC has been working hard with the jurisdictions since… Read More