For many Australian beekeepers, the word “organic” carries a certain weight. It signals purity, high standards, and alignment with consumer expectations around food quality. But when it comes to honey production, the path to being certified organic in Australia is anything but simple. Serious and commercial apiarists know the challenges of producing clean, quality honey, […]
Planning for long-term sustainability As commercial beekeepers in Australia, we’ve long known that our industry doesn’t exist in isolation. The health and survival of our colonies depend on the landscapes that surround them. It’s not just about honey yields—it’s about sustaining pollinators by ensuring they have reliable, nutritious forage throughout the year. Creating bee-friendly habitats […]
Andrew Wootton Here in Victoria, it’s the calm before the (varroa) storm. The Victorian heat map of July shows three detection clusters, the incursion is well-seeded. And almond pollination will inevitably be a super-spreader event. I’m assuming I will have mites in my hive sometime in the next 12 months. “Nine to five” is the […]
A Season of Opportunity Spring in Australia brings new life, warmer weather, and a fresh burst of activity in the apiary. After the quieter winter months, colonies begin to expand rapidly, foraging increases, and the queen ramps up her egg-laying. This is the perfect time for beekeepers to conduct thorough spring inspections. Done right, these […]
Catching and managing bee swarms is a valuable skill that every Australian beekeeper should develop. It can be thrilling, sustainable, and economical—especially when done responsibly. Find out more…
American Foulbrood may be microscopic, but can be devastating. Keep your hives healthy. Simple steps for identification and prevention
The Hidden Cost of Pest Control In the battle to protect crops and gardens from destructive pests, one powerful ally often suffers unintended consequences—bees. Across Australia, both native and European honeybee populations face increasing threats from the widespread use of pesticides. While these chemicals may improve crop yields in the short term, they also harm […]
Protecting pollinators is securing natural systems that sustain life. Everyone has a role to play. Find out what you can do to help.
Protecting Purity from Hive to Jar Australia is renowned for producing some of the cleanest, most pristine honey in the world. But in today’s market, it takes more than just hardworking bees to maintain a strong reputation. For both producers and packers, ensuring food safety and maintaining quality assurance are not just best practices—they’re essential […]
LATEST ARTICLES Fall Feeding – Preparing Your Bees for Winter Survival As the seasons shift, your bees are preparing for one of the most critical times of the year. How you support them now will shape their chances of thriving through winter and emerging strong in spring. We’ve created a practical, easy-to-follow guide to help […]
Autumn is coming – are you prepared for colder weather? As temperatures drop and flowers fade, honeybee colonies across Australia and other temperate regions prepare for the long, resource-scarce months of winter. For beekeepers, autumn marks a critical window for intervention—when proactive feeding can mean the difference between survival and colony loss. While bees work […]
Beekeeping Tools 101 – the right tools can mean the difference between successful, stress-free hives and a chaotic, disruptive experience