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Mar 3, 20232 min read

'The one-stop shop in WA for all things bees’

WA Beekeeping Conference Returns in April Registrations are now open for recreational and commercial beekeepers to attend the annual Bee...

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AHBIC Varro Update, 243 days of response

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Feb 19, 20232 min read

AHBIC Varro Update, 243 days of response

DATE: 19 February 2023 New Detections in the Blue Zone (GEZ) On the 18th February 2023, the NSW DPI announced new detections in Taree and...

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Domestic Import – New requirements for carriers of varroa mite

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Feb 16, 20232 min read

Domestic Import – New requirements for carriers of varroa mite

Issue date: 16 February 2023 Update to the requirements for the import to Western Australia of bees, bee products and beekeeping...

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Export certificate applications for Maldives, Jordan and Pakistan on the new NEXDOC system

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Feb 11, 20231 min read

Export certificate applications for Maldives, Jordan and Pakistan on the new NEXDOC system

As you are aware the transition to NEXDOC is occurring gradually for honey and bee products (excluding live bees). From 8 February 2023,...

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AHBIC

Jan 24, 20233 min read

AHBIC Varroa Update, 215 days of response

DATE: 24 January 2023 Blue Zone freedom paper The NSW Varroa eradication program has now been operating for 215 days. Restrictions on...

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The buzz about bee biosecurity in Australia

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Jan 10, 20232 min read

The buzz about bee biosecurity in Australia

The Australian biosecurity webinar series - EPISODE 13 / 23 NOV 2022 We are keen to engage with you about Australia’s biosecurity system...

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AHBIC Varroa Update, 184 days of response

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Dec 24, 20222 min read

AHBIC Varroa Update, 184 days of response

DATE: 24.12.2022 Response update Euthanasia has largely been completed in the established red zones. Teams have been tasked back onto...

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Dec 2, 20222 min read

Spotlight on Bee Biosecurity

Operation Flower Meadow highlighting bee biosecurity traceability Apiarists are being reminded of the importance of maintaining vital...

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Export certificate applications for Qatar on the new NEXDOC system

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Nov 22, 20221 min read

Export certificate applications for Qatar on the new NEXDOC system

As you are aware, the transition to NEXDOC is occurring gradually. On 27 October 2022 NEXDOC expanded export certification for edible...

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AgWatch tip-off service targets illegal agricultural activities

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Nov 8, 20222 min read

AgWatch tip-off service targets illegal agricultural activities

AgWatch reporting tip-off service now live Report suspected illegal biosecurity or agricultural related activities via online tool The...

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Nov 8, 20221 min read

The BUZZ Newsletters/SAAA

See below the latest Buzz Newsletters:

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New Fire Danger Rating System changed - Bee smoker news!

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Sep 27, 20221 min read

New Fire Danger Rating System changed - Bee smoker news!

There are now just four ratings, each with clear actions to take. Each rating tells you how dangerous a bushfire could be and what to do....

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AHBIC

Sep 15, 20222 min read

AHBIC Varroa Update, 85 days of response

15th September 2022 UPDATED Emergency Order No. 28 Commercial Queen Breeders can resume business Queens and queen cells can now be raised...

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AHBIC

Aug 29, 20222 min read

Important AHBIC Update - Stay Informed

Here is an important update from the Australian Honey Bee Industry Council pm what os happening across the country. A couple of key...

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Jul 31, 20222 min read

Varroa Mite Incursion update

AHBIC update: 31/07/2022 Reporting of this incursion has been focused on mite detections and the red dots on maps. The work that has been...

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Jul 30, 20224 min read

Information about Miticide Strips

AHBIC update: 30/07/2022 The Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA) is the Australian Government regulator of...

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Cornerstones of the eradication Plan in the Varroa mite detection NSW

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Jul 27, 20223 min read

Cornerstones of the eradication Plan in the Varroa mite detection NSW

Hive Surveillance and Miticide Strips Methodical inspection and surveillance are the cornerstones of any eradication plan, as guided by...

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Jul 22, 20221 min read

Update / Transitioning honey & apiculture products to NEXDOC

We would like to inform you of a change to countries that will be transitioned onto NEXDOC for honey and apiculture products (excluding...

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NOMINATION CALL FOR BICWA BOARD DIRECTORS

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Jul 14, 20222 min read

NOMINATION CALL FOR BICWA BOARD DIRECTORS

The Bee Industry Council of Western Australia (BICWA) was created from steering committee meetings and came to fruition in December 2015....

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Beekeepers allowed to work hives in NSW & Beekeepers Compensation

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Jul 10, 20222 min read

Beekeepers allowed to work hives in NSW & Beekeepers Compensation

AHBIC update: 09/07/2022 Amendments have been made to the ‘do not move’ order that is in place for all beekeepers in NSW under the...

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