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Synergistic effects of pathogen and pesticide exposure on honey bee (Apis mellifera) survival and immunity Declines in native insect pollinator populations and substantial losses in managed honey bees have been reported on a global scale and become a widesp…

In light of what has been covered in the media today we'd like to shed some light on our industry in Queensland. Some thoughts to digest while enjoying 100% Australian Honey on toast tomorrow morning.

Currently Queensland Beekeepers are facing the worst drought on record. With the prospects of drought breaking rainfall not forecast to occur in the near future, times are certainly tough for the vast majority of beekeepers in Queensland. Many beekeepers across the state are working long hours and travelling great distances to ensure our bees colonies are strong and healthy so they can continue to produce the honey we all thoroughly enjoy.

Our Beekeeping industry in Queensland and throughout Australia is responsible for producing the world safest honey, we are also responsible for pollinating up to 65% of the food grown in our great nation, up to 19.97 billion dollars worth actually.

We are the back bone of Agriculture, so many industries in Australia are dependent on healthy bee colonies to assist in producing the healthy food we all enjoy. The Honeybee industry is now in need of your help now more than ever before, with your help we can continue to provide the worlds best honey and ensure food security for generations of Australian families to come.

The easiest way for you to play your part is to simply check the country of origin label when shopping at the supermarket. By purchasing 100% Australian Honey you are buying Pure Australian Honey, you are securing the future of 4th and 5th generations of beekeeping families as well as sustaining the future of Agriculture in Australia.

A decision made at the supermarket or green grocer to buy 100% Australian Honey today, is an investment in Australia food future for tomorrow.

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Capilano and supermarkets accused of selling 'fake' honey Testing at a leading international scientific lab that specialises in honey fraud detection has found that almost half the honey samples selected from supermarket shelves were mixed with something other than nectar from bees.

What does the future hold for our kids and for their kids?

With the current droughts in Australia and record temperatures around the world, do we really think cutting down our forests for paper, firewood and other low value products is worth it? Do we really think taking away the old forests; the climate regulators, the lungs of our earth and their beauty, will assist our kids in their already inevitable mission of cleaning up the world that we are leaving for them?

We need to not only become the change we want to see in the world, but the change we want to see for the sake of our children’s future. Feel free to come and get involved with us through this link > http://forestsforlife.org.au/get-involved/ 🙏🌳🌏

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Coles takes Capilano Honey's import cocktail off the shelves A controversial honey blend that uses Australian and Chinese ingredients won't be stocked at the supermarket giant as it looks to source "100 per cent" Australian product.

Varroa - an Exotic Parasite Mite of Honey Bees | Pest insects and other invertebrates | Pests, diseases and weeds | Agriculture | Agriculture Victoria Varroa - An Exotic Parasitic Mite of Honey Bees. It weakens and kills honey bee colonies and can also transmit honey bee viruses. Varroa does not occur in Australia. Should it become established in this country, it will be a major problem to commercial and hobby beekeepers.