Newsletter
February 2023
Sugar 4 Bees
AHBIC in partnership with Sugar Australia have launched the Sugar 4 bees program to assist beekeepers affected by the Emergency Response. The first collection of Sugar 4 Bees took place… Read More
Friends of AHBIC
As always, we thank our very generous ‘Friends of AHBIC’ for the ongoing support that helps us to advocate effectively on behalf of the honey bee industry. Read More
Record keeping in beekeeping
Beekeeping 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
CEO Update February 2023
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
Chair Report – February 2023
Welcome 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
“Buzz About Bees” DAF Hermitage Schools Plant Science Competition
The annual DAF Hermitage Research Facility Schools Plant Science Competition is open to all primary and secondary students, from years prep to 12, Australia wide. The Queensland Government, Department of… Read More
Managing an outbreak of American foulbrood
Author: Jessica Bikaun (née Moran), Project Officer (Bees), Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development, Western Australia Recently I had the pleasure of speaking at the Western Australian Apiarists’ Society… Read More
Bee Biosecurity in Tasmania Bids Fond Farewell and Warm Welcome
In late December 2022, Karla Williams moved on from her role as Senior Biosecurity Officer (Apiary Biosecurity) with the Department of Natural Resources and Environment Tasmania (NRE Tas). As the… Read More