Showing results 1 - 10 of 33 for the search term: BEEKEEPER.

1. Biosecurity for Beekeepers Course 
   The Australian Honey Bee Industry Council (AHBIC) and PHA, with assistance from Australia’s Bee Biosecurity Officers and original funding from AgriFutures Australia, have developed the Biosecurity for Beekeepers course. The course is designed for people who have a basic understanding … Updated: December 13, 2022
2. Beekeepers supported after severe weather
   Recent severe weather events in South-East Queensland and New South Wales have significantly impacted many beekeepers. Commercial and hobby beekeepers alike found themselves dealing with flood affected hives or had lost hives completely and needed to dispose of hive boxes … Updated: June 8, 2022
3. Beekeepers urged to adopt Biosecurity Code of Practice
   Beekeepers nationally, commercial and hobby, are being urged to adopt the Australian Honey Bee Industry Biosecurity Code of Practice to keep their bees healthy and to safeguard honey bee and pollination dependent industries. Honey production is worth more than $100 … Updated: August 1, 2018
4. Make a bee-line for your hives
   The annual Bee Pest Blitz campaign has commenced and is calling on all Australian beekeepers to inspect their hives for high priority pests such as varroa and tropilaelaps mites this April. If you haven’t already, this is your sign to … Updated: April 17, 2024
5. Message from the CEO – April 2024
   In the first quarter of 2024, Plant Health Australia (PHA) has prioritised engagement opportunities across the plant biosecurity system to improve collaboration, strengthen partnerships and enhance integration. One of these opportunities was the Nationally Integrated Surveillance System for Plant Pests … Updated: April 18, 2024
6. Message from the CEO – April 2024
   In the first quarter of 2024, Plant Health Australia (PHA) has prioritised engagement opportunities across the plant biosecurity system to improve collaboration, strengthen partnerships and enhance integration. One of these opportunities was the Nationally Integrated Surveillance System for Plant Pests … Updated: April 17, 2024
7. A buzzworthy cause: Bee Pest Blitz
   It’s almost time for the second annual month long Bee Pest Blitz campaign. During April, all Australian beekeepers are encouraged to inspect their hives for high priority pests such as varroa and tropilaelaps mites. The Bee Pest Blitz campaign aims … Updated: March 19, 2024
8. Healthy honey bees support the melon industry
   Healthy bees play a vital role in Australia’s $172.9M melon industry, with cross-pollination a valuable contributor to crop produce. Watermelon, rockmelon and honeydew melon are commonly grown in Australia and are all dependent on insect pollination to produce large evenly … Updated: February 22, 2024
9. Bee Pest Blitz stakeholder pack
   The second annual Bee Pest Blitz is a month-long national campaign to increase awareness of the importance of bee biosecurity and encourage beekeepers to inspect their hives for high priority pests such as Varroa and Tropilaelaps mites. This national month-long … Updated: February 20, 2024
10. Plant Health Australia gets buzz-y for World Bee Day
    On 20 May 2023 Plant Health Australia (PHA) celebrated World Bee Day to spread awareness of the significance of bees and other pollinators for food security. Australia’s honey bees are some of the healthiest in the world. The health of … Updated: June 20, 2023