Moratorium 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
1. 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
Varroa 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
Varroa 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
Permits 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
Varroa 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 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
Achieving 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
February has been another busy month for AHBIC. The Varroa response continues to dominate our activities. Despite this we have been able to progress the establishment of the imported honey… Read More
Image: 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