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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 27, 20223 min read
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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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Jul 22, 20221 min read
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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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Jul 14, 20222 min read
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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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Jul 10, 20222 min read
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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 9, 20221 min read
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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 8, 20222 min read
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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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Jul 5, 20222 min read
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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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Jul 4, 20222 min read
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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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Jul 2, 20222 min read
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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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Jun 30, 20221 min read
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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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Jun 29, 20222 min read
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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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Jun 24, 20222 min read
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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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Jun 9, 20223 min read
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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 17, 20223 min read
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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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May 14, 20222 min read
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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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May 12, 20222 min read
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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...
bicwaorg
Apr 20, 20221 min read
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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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Apr 14, 20221 min read
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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 11, 20221 min read
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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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Apr 1, 20222 min read
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