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Food security threatened by war in Ukraine
Global food shortages sparked by the Russian invasion of Ukraine can be alleviated by a bump in production by major wheat and...
Eradication of bee varroa mite ‘very achievable’, Senate told
Beekeepers weren’t fully prepared for the arrival of a deadly mite that is now hurting Australia’s bee industry, which remains confident it...
Federal government’s new biosecurity plan
Agriculture minister Murray Watt has outlined the Albanese government’s biosecurity strategy on Tuesday amid emerging threats to Australia, warning climate change is presenting...
Bee shortage agitates almond industry
Almond growers are facing multi-million dollar losses because of a shortage of bee hives due to varroa mite restrictions, according to the...
Thousands of bee hives destroyed in NSW, authorities say
NSW authorities have ramped up their campaign to contain the varroa mite with 4600 hives now euthanised, more than doubling the number...
Varroa find threatens NSW berry, avocado production
A new detection of varroa mite has been confirmed near Coffs Harbour on the north coast of NSW, threatening the pollination of...
Scientists buzzing about mite pesticide
Australian scientists are working to develop a world-first, hormone-based pesticide that is safe for honey bees but fatal to varroa mite. In...
Australia facing an ‘avo-lanche’
An oversupply of Australian avocados has seen record low prices for the fruit, with production tipped to continue to soar for the...
Restrictions eased, compensation for bees
NSW beekeepers outside of varroa mite eradication zones are beginning to work their hives again after some restrictions, put in place to...
More than 15 million bees dead in NSW
More than 15 million bees have been euthanised across 31 infected premises in NSW as the fight to contain the varroa mite...