Tag: bees

PIRSA eases bee movement restrictions from ‘emergency zone’

South Australia has expanded interstate locations from which bees and bee products may be moved into South Australia. PIRSA is now accepting applications for permits...

Honey bee program extended

Australia will continue to be home to a national honey bee genetic improvement program until at least April 2024, with Plan Bee announcing it...

Hive of activity leads to new restrictions

New restrictions being implemented on the movement of bees, hives and associated materials into South Australia from Victoria and Queensland to ensure consistency in...

Mite decimates honey bee hives

Australia’s littlest livestock, its precious European honey bees, are under siege from the hive-destroying Varroa mite. The parasite was first detected in hives at the...

Golden future for honey industry

Avision focused on inspiring creativity with honey and honey products in the food industry has earned Adelaide Hills-based beekeeper Jake Leske the inaugural Australian...