Fall Feeding: Preparing Your Bees for Winter Survival
Autumn is coming – are you prepared for colder weather? As temperatures drop and flowers fade, honeybee colonies across Australia and other temperate regions prepare for the
Beekeeping Tools 101: Essential Equipment for Every Apiarist
Beekeeping Tools 101 - the right tools can mean the difference between successful, stress-free hives and a chaotic, disruptive experience
Newsletter – May 2025
Celebrating Don Muir’s Dedication to BQUAL From his early beekeeping days pollinating fruit trees to his pivotal roles, including Co-Managing Director, Don’s journey ha
Varroa Mite in Australia: What Beekeepers Need to Know
A New Threat to Australian Beekeeping For years, Australian beekeepers watched from afar as Varroa destructor, one of the most destructive pests of honey bees worldwide, wreaked ha
A Heartfelt Thank You to Don: Reflecting on Years of Dedication to BQUAL
As we delve into the fascinating journey and insights of a long-standing figure within the BQUAL community, it’s paramount to begin by expressing our sincere gratitude to Don
Sustainable Beekeeping Practices: A Guide for Ethical Apiculture
Why Sustainable Beekeeping Matters More Than Ever As the importance of bees becomes more widely understood, the way we manage them is evolving. Sustainable beekeeping is about more
Newsletter – April 2025
Varroa mite spread The varroa mite, a parasitic mite that attacks honey bees, has spread across Australia, prompting concerns for honey production and pollination services. Eradica
The Declining Bee Population in Australia
A Call to Action for Beekeepers Beekeepers across Australia are facing increasing challenges as the country’s bee population declines. These vital pollinators play an essential r
Honey: More Than Just a Sweetener – Exploring the Health Benefits
Honey - More than just a sweetener. Boosting wellness, supporting digestion and even skincare, honey is a natural wonder.
B-QUAL News JUNE 2021
The overall aim is to strengthen consumer trust and boost Australia’s safe and premium food profile by developing methods to ensure the...
B-QUAL News Sep 2021
Traceability allows food businesses to target the product(s) affected by a food safety problem, minimising disruption to trade...
B-QUAL News Dec 2021
The honey testing system presently established is to undertake the seven CODEX tests, High Performance Thin Layer Chromatography and...
B-QUAL News Mar 2022
The B-QUAL board have made the decision to introduce a lower level desk only audit system for small enterprise operations for beekeepers...
FARMERS’ MARKET INITIATIVE
Many apiarists sell their honey in farmers’ markets, an ideal way of developing brand awareness...
SAFE FOOD AUSTRALIA
Many apiarists sell their honey in farmers’ markets, an ideal way of developing brand awareness...
B-QUAL News June 2022
Australian honey is one of the few honeys still collected from native bushland and forests and...
B-QUAL News SEPT 2022
Honey traceability Report – B-QUAL Australia B-QUAL Australia sets and manages the industry husbandry and product packing standards for th
B-QUAL News Sep 2021
Traceability allows food businesses to target the product(s) affected by a food safety problem, minimising disruption to trade...