Professional Beekeepers

apiarist association structure
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 the Australian Honey Bee Industry Council (AHBIC) at the national level. 
The branch memberships are composed of recreational and professional beekeepers and usually include some of …
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Beekeeping on public land, Managing your hives, Pests and diseases, Policy and compliance, Pollination, Registration, Uncategorized

bees and bushfires
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 not only to the immediate loss of floral resources, but because some floral species can take up to 75 years to mature and flower.
Many Australians …
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Beekeeping on public land, Managing your hives, Pests and diseases, Policy and compliance, Pollination, Registration, Uncategorized

barrier management
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 sub-units and restricts movement of hives and hive components between these sub-units. 
The use of a barrier management system will reduce the risk of spreading pests …
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Managing your hives, Pests and diseases, Policy and compliance, Uncategorized