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Jul 9, 20221 min read

Export certificate applications for more countries will move to the new NEXDOC system from 28 July

The Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment is modernising and streamlining its enhanced export traceability system to...

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Jul 8, 20222 min read

Myrtle rust confirmed in the Kimberley

8 July 2022 Media Release from the Department for Primary Industries and Regional Development Photo caption: Myrtle rust has been...

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Jul 5, 20222 min read

New Infested Premises Identified Near Narrabri

AHBIC update 05/07/2022 Tracing efforts have been increasing with resources being dedicated to understanding hive movements of bees,...

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Bee biosecurity aware these school holidays

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Jul 4, 20222 min read

Bee biosecurity aware these school holidays

4 July 2022 Media release from the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development Bee biosecurity aware these school holidays...

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New Infested Varroa mite Premises Identified Near Calga

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Jul 2, 20222 min read

New Infested Varroa mite Premises Identified Near Calga

AHBIC update: 02/07/2022 On Wednesday the 22nd June an initial detection of Varroa mite was found in sentinel hives at the port of...

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New Infected Premises Identified South of Newcastle

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Jun 30, 20221 min read

New Infected Premises Identified South of Newcastle

AHBIC update: 30/06/2022 On Wednesday the 22nd June an initial detection of Varroa mite was found in sentinel hives at the port of...

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Vigilance vital for all beekeepers after varroa mite discovery in NSW

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Jun 29, 20222 min read

Vigilance vital for all beekeepers after varroa mite discovery in NSW

All WA beekeepers, whether commercial or hobby, have been urged to be extra vigilant in monitoring and checking their hives after the...

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Varroa Detection at the port of Newcastle

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Jun 24, 20222 min read

Varroa Detection at the port of Newcastle

AHBIC update: 26/06/2022 On late Wednesday the 22nd of June The Australien Honey Bee Industry Council (AHBIC) was made aware of the...

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Training opportunity - Farm Business Resilience Program

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Jun 9, 20223 min read

Training opportunity - Farm Business Resilience Program

The FBRP is an eight-week program that includes a pre-program business health check, four days of in-person workshops, professional...

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Beekeeper Award state finalists have unique visions for Australia’s $14.2 billion honey bee industry

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May 17, 20223 min read

Beekeeper Award state finalists have unique visions for Australia’s $14.2 billion honey bee industry

FIVE high-performing beekeepers having a positive impact on the nation’s honey bee industry have today been announced as state finalists...

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May 14, 20222 min read

Consumers beware

WA beekeepers urge caution in buying discount honey The organisation that represents all honey producers in WA, the Bee Industry Council...

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RESEARCHERS ABUZZ OVER WORLD BEE DAY CELEBRATIONS

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May 12, 20222 min read

RESEARCHERS ABUZZ OVER WORLD BEE DAY CELEBRATIONS

Murray Street Mall will be a hive of activity to celebrate World Bee Day on Friday, 20 May. Researchers from the CRC for Honey Bee...

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Apr 20, 20221 min read

Tangy honey and mustard chicken

Not sure what to have for dinner? Try this delicious recipe out for a delicious and easy mid-week meal, or keep it on file for your next...

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Have your say! Forest Management Plan 2024 - 2033

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Apr 14, 20221 min read

Have your say! Forest Management Plan 2024 - 2033

The McGowan Government is protecting our forests by ending large scale commercial timber harvesting in the South West from 2024. Forests...

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BEE tech challenge - win tickets to the 4th Australian Bee Congress!

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Apr 11, 20221 min read

BEE tech challenge - win tickets to the 4th Australian Bee Congress!

The 2019/20 bushfires destroyed an estimated 15.6 million hectares of native Australian forests, reducing critical nectar and pollen...

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Apr 1, 20222 min read

B-Trace Australia Quality for everyone!

B-QUAL is pleased to announce that we have developed and now launching a new low-level audit program for small enterprise beekeeping...

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Export Certification for Honey products to Malaysia

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Mar 21, 20221 min read

Export Certification for Honey products to Malaysia

Export Certificate applications will move to the new NEXDOC system from 28th MARCH 2022. We are very excited to announce changes to the...

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Mar 2, 20221 min read

First National Beekeeper Award

The Australian Beekeeper Award will recognise a person who has demonstrated that they have made a positive difference to the Australian...

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TO ALL JARRAH HONEY PRODUCERS AND PACKERS

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Feb 20, 20222 min read

TO ALL JARRAH HONEY PRODUCERS AND PACKERS

**NEWSFLASH** The Jarrah Honey Committee has invested some time in developing a set of criteria to use a specially created logo to be...

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Feb 17, 20221 min read

Asbestos in Bee Smokers

Read this safety alert and check your Smokers! Information provided by the NSW Apiarist's Association

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