by Matilda Meikle | Aug 22, 2023 | Agriculture
Scientists believe a previously overlooked product could help generate new excitement in the honeybee industry. For the first time ever, experts have identified 16 types of high-grade propolis, also known as ‘bee-glue’. This glue contains significant levels of...
by Matilda Meikle | Apr 4, 2023 | Agriculture
A new campaign is hoping to encourage Aussie farmers to monitor the health of their bee hives The ‘Bee Pest Blitz’ is an annual month-long campaign that started on 1 April. It emphasizes bee biosecurity and prioritizes protection against pests. According to Dr Jenny...
by Matilda Meikle | May 25, 2022 | Environment
A new research project at Macquarie University hopes to save Australian honeybees from a declining population. Scientists are working to develop a new immunity-boosted probiotic, which may help fight infections causing bees to disappear around the world. They...
