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By Georgina Binns BZool – MConsBiol – MRes Researchers plan to provide bees with immunity-boosting probiotics to increase defence against common infections. Researchers at Macquarie University are developing an economical… Read More
What a year! 2022 has been a whirl wind year for AHBIC, starting with the resignation of our CEO in December 2021, appointment of an acting CEO at the start… Read More
By John Roberts Honey bees are an important part of the ecosystem and culture of Norfolk Island. Honey bees support food security through reliable pollination services as well as producing… Read More
As part of the National Bee Pest Surveillance Program (NBPSP), biosecurity officers routinely conduct surveillance activities at high-risk ports around Australia. The NBPSP was a crucial part of the recent… Read More
Varroa has still been the main focus in time and effort for AHBIC since the last newsletter. When not focused on varroa it has been meetings with many government departments. … Read More
The aim of the National Bee Biosecurity Program (NBBP) is to help beekeepers to manage pests that are already in Australia, and to prepare for incursions by exotic pests. Generally… Read More
September was another busy month dominated by the Varroa response. I continue to spend a lot of time in Orange, NSW liaising with the control centre. New Executive Member The… Read More
The CEO and I have attended a two day webinar training course titled Making Decisions Under Pressure. The course was funded by DAFF and coordinated by PHA. A worthwhile course… Read More
Spring is well underway, and the beekeeping fraternity is spread around the state, with the canola ending along with the almond pollination. Now, where to go next? There could be… Read More
Wow. What an introduction to the job as the new chair of AHBIC. Becoming the new chair at the AHBIC AGM on the 12th of Jun 22 I knew I… Read More
