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25.01.2022 - Guest Speaker Details - - Introducing - - Madlen Kratz - - Honey Bee Industry Development Officer NSW DPI Madlen's topic will be "Honey Bee Nutrition"

24.01.2022 POLLENTY OF FOOD FOR THESE BEES HAPPY FRIDAY SOUTH EAST... Check out this slo-mo of honey bees dropping in for a feed on pollen substitute ... Apple Tree Creek bee keeper Darren Enslin’s bees have had a rough year with the drought, so he’s supplementing their usual diet to help rebuild their hive numbers. It makes them pretty docile for European bees, so long as you don’t get in the way of the food or their hives!

23.01.2022 AIR BEE-N-BEE FOR APIARISTS A $530,000 online portal will help commercial beekeepers overcome the challenges of accessing land caused by bushfire and drou...ght, by giving them a one-stop-shop for public site access. The new BPASS Portal would also allow apiarists to apply and pay for their permits and licenses online for the first time. They already produce the sweetest honey, and now the NSW Government has given our beekeepers another tool to help them on the domestic and world stage. BPASS simplifies the permit application process for apiarists, who can now find, apply and pay for public land apiary sites, across multiple Government agencies, in an online one-stop-shop. The BPASS portal features searchable online maps displaying available site locations, prefilled information from previous applications, online approval of applications and permit documents produced automatically after payment. We’ve seen online holiday rentals boom in recent years, and now we’ve got the same things for our world class beekeepers the Air-Bee-n-Bee of the apiary industry.

22.01.2022 The new BPASS portal gives apiarists a simple way to access public land, and to apply and pay for permits and licenses online. Watch this video for more information or visit www.dpi.nsw.gov.au/animals-and-livestock/bees #nswdpi #primaryindustries #strongerprimaryindustries #bees #apiary

22.01.2022 From Agrifutures - BUSHFIRE RECOVERY PLAN AND THE ASSOCIATED 6 POINT PLAN SUMMARY DOCUMENT The 2019-20 bushfire crisis has severely compromised the viability of eastern state commercial beekeeping businesses and, in turn, their ability to provide pollination services to Australian broadacre crops and horticulture. This report details a recovery plan developed by beekeepers that requires Australian and state government funding and cooperation to implement.... Bushfire Recovery Plan: Understanding what needs to be done to ensure the honey bee and pollination industry recovers from the 2019-20 bushfire crisis. https://static1.squarespace.com//Bushfire+Recovery+Plan+Un Australia’s 2019-20 bushfires destroyed an estimated 15.6 million hectares of native forests. Critical nectar and pollen sources for honey bee colonies have been lost. Our ability to meet the pollination needs of the Australian agriculture industry is now severely compromised as with the ability to meet demand for domestic and export honey. A 6-point plan has been developed through industry wide consultation to recover the beekeeping industry over the next five years. Rebuilding the Honey Bee and Pollination Industry following the 2019-20 bushfires. https://static1.squarespace.com//Rebuilding+the+Honey+Bee+

18.01.2022 August 2020 Update - https://mailchi.mp/nswaa/august-2020-update

15.01.2022 So far we have 126 responses to our survey of beekeeper opinions on bee breeding. It would be great to have as many responses as possible before the survey clos...es at the end of the month. Respondents had an average of 441 colonies, with almost half of respondents having 1-50 colonies. https://bit.ly/3k0oxmy See more

14.01.2022 https://mailchi.mp//procedure-for-nsw-beekeepers-removing-

13.01.2022 Applications Open for Commonwealth Apple and Smoke Taint Grants The Commonwealth Government has announced new grants to support wine grape producers impacted by... smoke taint as well as apple growers directly impacted by the 2019/2020 bushfires. These grants are fully funded by the Commonwealth Government and administered by the NSW Government under the Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangement. Smoke Taint Recovery Grant Grants of up to $10,000 are now available for eligible wine grape producers who have suffered a crop loss from the smoke taint caused by the 2019/2020 summer bushfires. This grants program targets businesses not currently activated for the $75,000 primary producer grants. Grants may be used to cover salaries, rent, wages, utilities, equipment, fuel, business development, building resiliency and/or financial advice. Applications for these grants close on 15 December 2020. Apple Recovery Grant Grants of up to $120,000 per hectare for eligible businesses are available to assist with re-establishing damaged or destroyed apple orchards. They can be used to replace stock, damaged irrigation infrastructure, poles, trellises, and netting; and/or clean-up damaged infrastructure or undertake site preparation not funded through other programs. Applications for these grants close on 15 December 2020. For more information about bushfire assistance or to submit an application, please contact the NSW Rural Assistance Authority, either by calling 1800 678 593 or online at www.raa.nsw.gov.au. Rural Recovery Support Service Workers Primary producers recovering from the devastating impacts of bushfires will receive critical support as 22 specialist rural recovery workers of the Rural Recovery Support Service are now deployed across the State. The Rural Recovery Support Service is managed by the NSW Department of Primary Industries (DPI) and funded by Resilience NSW, to provide assistance to rural landholders and primary producers who have been impacted by the recent bushfires. DPI Recovery Workers are a single point of contact, providing information and referrals to support our rural communities on their recovery journey. Rural landholders and primary producers who have been impacted by the bushfires, and are not sure where to go for information and assistance, can directly contact their local Recovery Worker. To find your local Recovery Support Worker, visit: https://www.dpi.nsw.gov.au//rural-support/rural-recovery-s Applications for the Special Disaster bushfire program extended The NSW Government is continuing to support bushfire affected communities with the extension of the Special Disaster bushfire funding program. Both Special Disaster Loan and Grant applications have been extended to December 15, 2020. Special Disaster Grant - Bushfires Grants of up to $75,000 are available to eligible primary producers. These grants help to pay for immediate clean-up, reinstatement and repairs to infrastructure. More than 1800 primary producers from across the State’s bushfire zones have so far received the grant payment through the NSW Rural Assistance Authority (RAA), with almost $110 million in Special Disaster Grants approved since January. The average processing time for a complete application is currently around 20 business days. Special Disaster Loans - Available to primary producers, small business and not-for-profits, these loans include a Working Capital Loan up to $50,000 over five years, or Bushfire Recovery Loans up to $500,000 over 10 years. Administered by the Rural Assistance Authority, applicants are encouraged not to self-assess their eligibility but to contact the RAA team on 1800 678 593 for assistance in applying. To date $33 million has been approved for 453applicants. The average processing time for a complete application is currently around 45 business days. This can take longer depending on the nature of the security offered, and, on occasion, discussions with relevant banks or lending institutions. Read more here: Further support for primary producers and small businesses in bushfire communities Improved access to grants for bushfire-affected primary producers The Australian Government has introduced improvements to the Emergency Bushfire Response in Primary Industries Grants to help producers meet immediate needs and made it easier for them to apply for up to $75,000. This will help more producers access the critical support they need to help with the costs of clean-up and repairs. That may include rebuilding or replacing on-farm fencing and other infrastructure damaged or destroyed by fire, smoke, ash or soot. The changes include: extending the closing date to 15 December 2020 allowing you to count production of goods from your produce (e.g. wine you produce from your grapes) towards the requirement that you earn at least half of your income from primary production if your business is forestry, allowing you to demonstrate the requirement to meet at least half your income from primary production based on your income at the time when your trees are finally harvested extending the timeframe for reaching the 50% income threshold from three to eight years removing the $100,000 off-farm income threshold (noting you will still need to demonstrate that you earn at least 50% of your income from primary production) removing the requirement to be registered for Goods and Services Tax (GST). Bushfire Industry Recovery Package The NSW Government’s $140 million Bushfire Industry Recovery Package provided funding to support the short-term recovery and resilience of the forestry, horticulture, agriculture and aquaculture industries in NSW impacted by the bushfires from 31 August 2019. Supply Chain Support Grants - Applications for the Supply Chain Support Grants for the apiculture, aquaculture, dairy, horticulture and viticulture industries are now closed, with over $40 million approved for disbursement to these industries. Industry Sector Development Grants - Applications for the Sector Development Grants (separate to Supply Chain Grants) have now closed, visit www.nsw.gov.au/bushfire-industry-recovery-package for more information. Ongoing bushfire support The NSW Government is delivering ongoing financial assistance to bushfire affected communities across the State, available to primary producers, small business and not-for-profit organisations. Small Business Bushfire Support Grant - The Commonwealth and NSW Governments announced a Small Business Bushfire Support Grant of $10,000. This grant is administered by Service NSW, not the RAA, and is available to small businesses. Further information on the grant guidelines, the list of eligible LGAs and the online application form can be found on the Service NSW website which also includes comprehensive information on other forms of assistance available. Useful Contacts: Bushfire Hub For information, resources and support on bushfire response and recovery visit DPI’s Bushfire Hub. The Rural Financial Counselling service is a free and confidential service, providing support to help producers make the right decisions for their farm business. To find a Rural Financial Counsellor in your area call: Central Region 1800 940 404, Northern Region 6662 5055, Southern Region 1800 319 458 DPI Rural Recovery Support Service DPI Recovery Workers provide information on support available for rural landholders and primary producers recovering from the recent bushfires and can connect them with relevant support services and assistance packages. Phone: 0437 497 555 Email: [email protected] Web: https://www.dpi.nsw.gov.au//rural-support/rural-recovery-s Health and wellbeing A range of services are available to help you care for yourself and those around you. Mental Health Line 1800 011 511 Beyondblue 1300 224 636 Mensline 1300 789 978 Kids Helpline 1800 55 1800 In an emergency, call 000 Please feel free to forward this email to your contacts, to ensure they are aware of the assistance available. NSW Rural Assistance Authority 161 Kite Street | Locked Bag 23 | Orange NSW 2800 T: 1800 678 593 F: +61 2 6391 3098 W: www.raa.nsw.gov.au

13.01.2022 Farmer Wants A Wife - https://mailchi.mp/nswaa/farmer-wants-a-wife

11.01.2022 Rural Recovery Support Service Workers Primary producers recovering from the devastating impacts of bushfires will receive critical support as 22 specialist rur...al recovery workers of the Rural Recovery Support Service are now deployed across the State. The Rural Recovery Support Service is managed by the NSW Department of Primary Industries (DPI) and funded by Resilience NSW, to provide assistance to rural landholders and primary producers who have been impacted by the recent bushfires. DPI Recovery Workers are a single point of contact, providing information and referrals to support our rural communities on their recovery journey. Rural landholders and primary producers who have been impacted by the bushfires, and are not sure where to go for information and assistance, can directly contact their local Recovery Worker. To find your local Recovery Support Worker, visit: https://www.dpi.nsw.gov.au//rural-support/rural-recovery-s New Commonwealth Apple and Smoke Taint Grants The Commonwealth Government has announced new grants to support apple growers and wine grape producers impacted by smoke taint in the recent bushfires. The NSW Government is currently working with the National Bushfire Recovery Agency to open this program shortly. For further information please visit the Smoke Taint & Apple Recovery Grants page on the RAA website. Applications for the Special Disaster bushfire program extended The NSW Government is continuing to support bushfire affected communities with the extension of the Special Disaster bushfire funding program. Both Special Disaster Loan and Grant applications have been extended to December 15, 2020. Special Disaster Grant - Bushfires Grants of up to $75,000 are available to eligible primary producers. These grants help to pay for immediate clean-up, reinstatement and repairs to infrastructure. More than 1770 primary producers from across the State’s bushfire zones have so far received the grant payment through the NSW Rural Assistance Authority (RAA), with $108 million in Special Disaster Grants approved since January. The average processing time for a complete application is currently around 19.5 business days. Special Disaster Loans - Available to primary producers, small business and not-for-profits, these loans include a Working Capital Loan up to $50,000 over five years, or Bushfire Recovery Loans up to $500,000 over 10 years. Administered by the Rural Assistance Authority, applicants are encouraged not to self-assess their eligibility but to contact the RAA team on 1800 678 593 for assistance in applying. To date $31.7 million has been approved for 444 applicants. The average processing time for a complete application is currently around 42 business days. This can take longer depending on the nature of the security offered, and, on occasion, discussions with relevant banks or lending institutions. Read more here: Further support for primary producers and small businesses in bushfire communities Improved access to grants for bushfire-affected primary producers The Australian Government has introduced improvements to the Emergency Bushfire Response in Primary Industries Grants to help producers meet immediate needs and made it easier for them to apply for up to $75,000. This will help more producers access the critical support they need to help with the costs of clean-up and repairs. That may include rebuilding or replacing on-farm fencing and other infrastructure damaged or destroyed by fire, smoke, ash or soot. The changes include: extending the closing date to December 2020 allowing you to count production of goods from your produce (e.g. wine you produce from your grapes) towards the requirement that you earn at least half of your income from primary production if your business is forestry, allowing you to demonstrate the requirement to meet at least half your income from primary production based on your income at the time when your trees are finally harvested extending the timeframe for reaching the 50% income threshold from three to eight years removing the $100,000 off-farm income threshold (noting you will still need to demonstrate that you earn at least 50% of your income from primary production) removing the requirement to be registered for Goods and Services Tax (GST). Bushfire Industry Recovery Package The NSW Government’s $140 million Bushfire Industry Recovery Package provided funding to support the short-term recovery and resilience of the forestry, horticulture, agriculture and aquaculture industries in NSW impacted by the bushfires from 31 August 2019. Supply Chain Support Grants - Applications for the Supply Chain Support Grants for the apiculture, aquaculture, dairy, horticulture and viticulture industries are now closed. To date $40 million has been approved for disbursement to these industries with an average processing time of around 10 business days. Industry Sector Development Grants - Applications for the Sector Development Grants (separate to Supply Chain Grants) have now closed, visit www.nsw.gov.au/bushfire-industry-recovery-package for more information. Ongoing bushfire support The NSW Government is delivering ongoing financial assistance to bushfire affected communities across the State, available to primary producers, small business and not-for-profit organisations. Small Business Bushfire Support Grant - The Commonwealth and NSW Governments announced a Small Business Bushfire Support Grant of $10,000. This grant is administered by Service NSW, not the RAA, and is available to small businesses. Further information on the grant guidelines, the list of eligible LGAs and the online application form can be found on the Service NSW website which also includes comprehensive information on other forms of assistance available. Useful Contacts: Bushfire Hub For information, resources and support on bushfire response and recovery visit DPI’s Bushfire Hub. The Rural Financial Counselling service is a free and confidential service, providing support to help producers make the right decisions for their farm business. To find a Rural Financial Counsellor in your area call: Central Region 1800 940 404, Northern Region 6662 5055, Southern Region 1800 319 458 DPI Rural Recovery Support Service DPI Recovery Workers provide information on support available for rural landholders and primary producers recovering from the recent bushfires and can connect them with relevant support services and assistance packages. Phone: 0437 497 555 Email: [email protected] Web: https://www.dpi.nsw.gov.au//rural-support/rural-recovery-s Health and wellbeing A range of services are available to help you care for yourself and those around you. Mental Health Line 1800 011 511 Beyondblue 1300 224 636 Mensline 1300 789 978 Kids Helpline 1800 55 1800 In an emergency, call 000 Please feel free to forward this email to your contacts, to ensure they are aware of the assistance available. NSW Rural Assistance Authority 161 Kite Street | Locked Bag 23 | Orange NSW 2800 T: 1800 678 593 F: +61 2 6391 3098 W: www.raa.nsw.gov.au

09.01.2022 The Salvation Army and St Vincent de Paul Society are providing a $3000 one time payment to drought affected farmers, abattoir workers and others struggling fin...ancially. To be eligible you must be over 18 and live in an eligible Local Government Area. To apply for this payment visit: www.salvationarmy.org.au//drought-community-support-initi/ or call 1300 551 030

07.01.2022 If you are a beekeeper who has bees within a few kilometres of Sutton village you need to monitor your hives very closely. Walk past your hives daily for the ne...xt two weeks. You are watching to see if you are experiencing large numbers of bees dying. If you see piles of dead bees outside your hive entrance there is a fair chance your bees have been foraging on poisoned flowers. @yassvalleycouncil were spraying a broadleaf herbicide on the capeweed in full bloom in Sutton on 29/9/20. Beekeepers experienced an awful year last year with the drought, bushfires and smoke. We are shaping up for a much better season BUT PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE don't spray chemicals on weeds with flowers on them! . . . . #8framehoney #savethebees #sutton #suttonvillage #yassvalleycouncil #dontpoisonflowers #poorform #supportbeekeepers #bees

07.01.2022 Overview Bushfire Community Recovery and Resilience Fund The funding for the Bushfire Community Recovery and Resilience Fund (BCRRF) is provided through the joi...nt Commonwealth-State Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements. Funding will be made available to support community recovery of areas in New South Wales impacted by the unprecedented bushfires from 31 August 2019 onwards. Funding will be administered by Resilience NSW in consultation the National Bushfire Recovery Agency. Phase One of the Bushfire Community Recovery and Resilience Fund (BCRRF) was delivered in March 2020, providing small-scale funding to councils to enact locally-led recovery activities led by councils in partnership with other organisations. Phase One funding is complete and Phase Two will now commence to continue supporting bushfire affected local communities. Phase Two of the BCRRF will support community recovery by funding projects and initiatives that will promote community well-being, social and broader recovery and future disaster resilience following the bushfires. This funding will be available in two streams: Stream One will involve allocation of funds to local councils for small-scale, short term community activities including a minimum of 25% of the funds to be used for a local councilled community grants program. Stream One funding will be available to priority 2019/2020 NSW bushfire declared Local Government Areas (LGAs). Stream Two will involve allocation of grants for medium and long-term community projects open to applicants including local councils, joint organisations, community groups and notfor-profit organisations. Stream Two funding will be available to all 2019/2020 NSW bushfire declared LGAs assessed by Resilience NSW and Regional Panels (RPs); established for the purpose of assessing BCRRF Phase 2 Stream 2 applications. Both Stream One and Stream Two projects must be aligned with National Disaster Recovery Outcomes and eligible applicants will be required to comply with the requirements outlined in the guidelines with regards to applicable projects, timeframes and reporting. Key Dates BCRRF Phase Two Stream One Applications open: Tuesday 29 September 2020 Applications close: midday Tuesday 27 October 2020 BCRRF Phase Two Stream Two Applications open: Tuesday 29 September 2020 Applications close: midday Tuesday 10 November 2020 Contact For further information and technical queries relating to the application form and process, please contact Resilience NSW via email at [email protected].

01.01.2022 https://mailchi.mp/nswaa/covid-19-update-14-august-2020

01.01.2022 Good news ! The NSW Government has announced hundreds of fee free course are now available for jobseekers, school leavers and young people as part of funding call Skills for Recovery. Course come from $320 million committed to deliver 100,000 fee free courses. Many of these course have been targeted in our industries such as beekeeping, baking, agriculture.... For more information on this please visit http://www.nswagrifooditab.com.au//skilling-for-recovery-/ Kindest Regards, Melissa Wortman Executive Officer NSW Agrifood ITAB 0421830056 [email protected] PO Box 5338 Chatswood West 1515 www.nswagrifooditab.com.au