Investing in Bee Research: Supporting Scientific Efforts to Protect Pollinators
The Future of Australian Beekeeping Depends on Research For commercial and serious hobbyist beekeepers across Australia, the health of pollinators is more than an environmental con
Newsletter – May 2026
Latest articles Splitting Hives: A Guide to Creating New Colonies For serious beekeepers, growth isn’t accidental—it’s engineered. And one of the most powerful ways to expand
The Best Australian Native Plants for Bee Forage
Building Reliable Forage in a Variable Climate For serious and commercial beekeepers, reliable forage is the foundation of productive, resilient colonies. In Australia, where clima
Splitting Hives: A Guide to Creating New Colonies
Scaling Smart: Why Hive Splits Matter in Modern Apiculture For serious and commercial beekeepers in Australia, hive splitting is not just a seasonal task—it’s a strategic tool.
Newsletter – April 2026
Latest articles Honey vs. Sugar: A Sweet Showdown The choices made in the apiary don’t just affect production — they shape colony resilience, product integrity, and long-term s
The Impact of Pesticides on Australian Bee Populations
A Growing Pressure on Australian Apiaries For serious and commercial beekeepers across Australia, hive health is no longer just about seasonal management or honey flows—it’s in
The Future of Beekeeping in Australia: Sustainable Practices for a Healthy Planet
A Turning Point for Australian Beekeepers Across Australia, serious and commercial beekeepers are recognising that the future of the industry will depend on more than honey yields
Newsletter – March 2026
Latest articles Queen Rearing Basics: Tips for Successful Queen Production If you are serious about the future performance of your hives, some skills simply cannot be left to chanc
Combating Colony Collapse Disorder: Understanding and Mitigating the Risks
A Commercial Reality, not a Distant Threat For serious and commercial beekeepers across Australia, Colony Collapse Disorder (CCD) is not just an overseas headline—it is a product
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...