published - 8 May 2020 By Nadine Chapman Genetics of Australian honey bees The English black bee (Apis mellifera mellifera) was first introduced to Australia in 1822. Lugurian (A. m. ligustica) bees arrived in the early 1860s, Caucasian … Read More ancestry, genetics, hybrid, subspecies Uncategorized
published - 24 February 2020 By Nadine Chapman Your beekeeping community needs you Local branches are the foundation of vibrant, effective state associations with AHBIC overarching at the national level. Branch Branches provide the foundation for the state associations and … Read More AHBIC, corporate governance, insurance, state associations Beekeeping on public land, Managing your hives, Pests and diseases, Policy and compliance, Pollination, Registration, Uncategorized
published - 22 January 2020 By Nadine Chapman (University of Sydney) Bushfire and drought recovery for beekeepers Rural industries have been hit hard by drought and bushfires. The effect on Australia’s beekeepers will be felt for a long time to come, due … Read More AHBIC, bee hives, drought, fire, floral resources, hive aid, registration Beekeeping on public land, Managing your hives, Pests and diseases, Policy and compliance, Pollination, Registration, Uncategorized
published - 22 July 2019 By Nadine Chapman Barrier management systems The Australian Honey Bee Industry Biosecurity Code of Practice recommends the implementation of a barrier system that divides the apiary into one or more isolated … Read More AFB, American foulbrood, barrier management, biosecurity, community of practice Managing your hives, Pests and diseases, Policy and compliance, Uncategorized
