Honey Bee & Pollination

One third of Australian food that ends up on our plate is dependent on honey bee pollination. From almonds to avocados, the honey bee population is vital for the pollination and production of many of our favourite foods.

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Honey Bee & Pollination

Beekeepers: 390+ hours on Varroa protection per year. Is this true for you?

Australian beekeepers are being urged to share their experiences in the 2025 COLOSS Survey, as the industry faces rising costs and labour demands from Varroa destructor (Varroa) management.

3 min read

HBE Plan consultation
HONEY BEE & POLLINATION / 06.06.25

Help shape the future of Australia’s honey bee and pollination industry – your voice matters

Australia’s honey bee and pollination industry is at a turning point—and AgriFutures Australia is inviting beekeepers, bee breeders, researchers and industry stakeholders to help shape its future through the next Honey Bee & Pollination Program RD&E Plan.

2 min read

Beekeepers COLOSS survey
HONEY BEE & POLLINATION / 27.02.25

Australian Colony Loss Survey – why you should have your say

With just two weeks to go until the 2024 Australian Colony Loss survey closes, time is running out for beekeepers to let their industry know what the biggest issues facing them are. The data being collected are vital for industry and government to manage the many challenges faced by beekeepers.

3 min read

5 Bees program tests the potential of hive monitoring technologies
HONEY BEE & POLLINATION / 10.02.25

5 Bees program tests the potential of hive monitoring technologies

Beekeepers deliver verdict on the value of thermal cameras and business management packages to increase efficiency and profitability.

4 min read