Newsletter – June 2026

Latest articles The Best Australian Native Plants for Bee Forage Forage is no longer something you can leave to chance. With shifting seasons and increasingly unpredictable conditions, what your bees have access to—and…

Newsletter – May 2026

Latest articles Splitting Hives: A Guide to Creating New Colonies For serious beekeepers, growth isn’t accidental—it’s engineered. And one of the most powerful ways to expand and strengthen an apiary is often underutilised…

Newsletter – April 2026

Latest articles Honey vs. Sugar: A Sweet Showdown The choices made in the apiary don’t just affect production — they shape colony resilience, product integrity, and long-term sustainability. One ongoing debate continues…
Impact of Pesticides

The Impact of Pesticides on Australian Bee Populations

A Growing Pressure on Australian Apiaries For serious and commercial beekeepers across Australia, hive health is no longer just about seasonal management or honey flows—it’s increasingly shaped by external pressures that are harder…

Newsletter – March 2026

Latest articles Queen Rearing Basics: Tips for Successful Queen Production If you are serious about the future performance of your hives, some skills simply cannot be left to chance. Across Australia, experienced beekeepers…

Newsletter – February 2026

Latest articles Combating Bee Colony Collapse Disorder: Sustainable Solutions Colony losses don’t happen in isolation. They are the result of cumulative pressures that build quietly over time, until one season tips the…
maximising honey production

Maximizing Honey Production: Seasonal Tips for Aussie Beekeepers

Understanding Australia’s Seasonal Flow Cycles For serious and commercial beekeepers, maximising honey production begins with a clear understanding of Australia’s highly variable seasonal nectar flows. Unlike more predictable climates,…

Newsletter – January 2026

Honey 101: Types, Flavours, and Health Benefits If you’ve ever looked at your latest harvest and marvelled at how different it is from the last, you’re not alone. Across Australia, every jar tells a story of landscape,…

Newsletter – DECEMBER 2025

Beekeeping Equipment Essentials: What Every Australian Apiarist Needs For serious beekeepers, the difference between a smooth season and a stressful one often comes down to preparation and the tools you use every day. This…

Newsletter – NOVEMBER 2025

Organic Beekeeping in Australia: Is It Possible? Organic honey carries a certain prestige, both at home and overseas. But for Australian beekeepers, turning that ideal into reality is far from straightforward. We’ve taken…

Newsletter – October 2025

latest articles Mite Maths - The calm before the storm Here in Victoria, the calm before the varroa storm won’t last much longer. The spread is real, and for many of us, it’s not a matter of if our hives will…

Newsletter – September 2025

latest articles Swarming Season: A Golden Opportunity for Beekeepers During swarm season, beekeepers across Australia are watching the skies and the trees for the tell-tale signs of honeybee colonies on the move. Whether…