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
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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
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
Record keeping in beekeeping
27 February 2023Beekeeping is an exciting and rewarding hobby or business, that requires a significant amount of time and effort. As a beekeeper, it is essential to keep accurate records of your… 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
CEO Update February 2023
27 February 2023February 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
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
Chair Report – February 2023
27 February 2023Welcome to Bianca Giggins, our Varroa Coordinator. Bianca has been busy learning AHBIC processes and systems and is now heavily involved in the varroa response. You can thank Bianca for… Read More