Help us improve pollination

2021-09-03T13:11:42+10:00Agrichemicals, Breeding, Plan Bee, Pollination|

Australia’s honey bee genetic improvement program (Plan Bee) seeks to breed honey bees with traits that benefit both beekeepers and growers. However, the program recognises that humans have a large role to play in pollination. How our crops and bees are managed has repercussions that affect both honey bees and the industries that depend on them.  The Plan Bee team are therefore seeking insights from the avocado, almond and blueberry industries to understand the challenges affecting pollination services, and the opportunities where Plan Bee can help overcome existing issues. How you can help If you are a grower or a beekeeper working on these crops you can participate in this project using the links below:  Survey for growers: https://redcap.sydney.edu.au/surveys/?s=JT3JDL9PNR Survey [...]