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25.01.2022 We have been notified today that new Queensland border closures will come into place 1am Saturday 8th August 2020. The entire State of New South Wales and the ACT will be declared as public health hot spots. QBA is preparing communication to our members to update them on the situation.... If you’re interested in becoming a member of the QBA please visit: www.members.qbabees.org.au

24.01.2022 Yesterday afternoon, QBA President Rob Dewar and our State Secretary Jo Martin were interviewed about the recent commitment made by the Palaszczuk Government to extend the beekeeping industry’s access to apiary sites within Queensland National Parks for a further 20 years. A commitment that arrived at a time of growing uncertainty and anxiety about the future of our industry in Queensland. The QBA welcomes this commitment, and is optimistic about seeing a legislated change ...enacted as soon as possible. We would also like to recognise the contributions and efforts of past and present QBA Management Committees in seeing change to the exclusion laws. We hold great enthusiasm about a bright future for our industry and will continue our important work liaising with the State Government, the First Nations People and other stakeholders to protect, preserve and promote our beautiful native forests. Please see a link to the story below. Please continue to share our posts with friends and family. Your ongoing support is critical to the survival and sustainability of our industry and our country’s ability to produce world class produce. #healthybeesneedhealthytrees #qbabees #qldbeekeeping #beesecurityisfoodsecurity #queenslandbeekeepers #eatqld #beesneedtrees #QBA #australianhoney

24.01.2022 The current drought is a long way from over for the Queensland Beekeeping industry. Sadly, even once the rains begin to fall again and the landscape undergoes colourful changes, our honey bees will still have a battle ahead for survival for many years. Many species of eucalyptus will take a minimum of 12-18months to recover after the stressors of drought. ... Hive Aid from Rural Aid is a great way to support our hard working beekeepers. Thankfully we’ve had a great season pollinating Australian Almonds and many bees have benefited from access to flowering canola crops. Sadly, the ongoing prospects for resource do look limited, until such time as we begin to see regular rainfall events. We can’t wait for spring, and the return of summer storms to pump some moisture back into the country. #healthybeesneedhealthytrees #beesneedtrees #qbabees #australianbeekeeping #australianhoneybees #australianhoney #queenslandbeekeeping #beekeepers

23.01.2022 Did you know that Macadamia orchards across Queensland are absolutely buzzing with life at the moment. Queensland beekeepers have migrated tens of thousands of honey bee colonies to provide cross pollination for next year’s Macadamia crop. Honey bees in many cases are the direct link between increased crop yields and improving the quality of nuts. ... So next time you pick up a bag of delicious, creamy Aussie Macadamias, think about our tiny hard working ladies . The pollination of crops is dependent on a strong and healthy honey bee industry. In order to have a strong and healthy industry our honey bees need sustainable and secure access to healthy native forests. These unique, unmatched resources offer the ideal natural nutritional requirements to build strong bees and produce our world class honey. #healthybeesneedhealthytrees #beesneedtrees #qldhoneybees #queenslandbeekeeping #qldhoney #australianhoney #australianhoneybees #qbabees

23.01.2022 Looking for a chance in pace? Are you thinking about a change in career? Ever thought about a life working in the great outdoors?... In recent days, we’ve had a number of professional/commercial beekeepers (QBA members) contact us asking if we know of anyone looking for work. We’ve been advised of a number of full time positions available in a number of professional beekeeping businesses across a number of regional locations in Queensland. Our members are looking for individuals interested in becoming a part of a professional beekeeping team. Work would include all aspects of daily beekeeping activities. From migrating colonies from region to region, bee husbandry work, honey extraction, equipment maintenance are just a few of the many daily activities which one could expect. Skills complimentary to a job in a commercial beekeeping business would include: Heavy Vehicle driver’s license; Forklift license. If this post has got you buzzing about a career in a professional beekeeping business and a passion for working in the great outdoors, email your resume to [email protected] We will forward resumes of individuals to our members seeking employees. #qbabees #qldbeekeeping #queenslandbeekeepers

22.01.2022 Ever wondered just how many bees it takes to visit certain crop flowers to pollinate and set fruit? Check out this clip from our friends at AgriFutures Australia. It’s really is essential all Australians are aware of the contributions our professionally managed honey bee colonies provide to our growers, to help proudly produce the world class fruits vegetables and nuts, we all know and love. When you’re next rolling the trolley down the fresh produce aisle at your local s...upermarket, have a think about our bees and our remarkable professional beekeepers. Without them our diets would look a whole lot different. #healthybeesneedhealthytrees #QBA #qbabees #foodsecurity #beesecurityisfoodsecurity #australianmade #eatqld #beesneedtrees #australianhoney #queenslandbeekeepers

22.01.2022 Now just for a moment, immerse yourself in this stunning image from QBA Member Murray. This is what beekeeping is all about, the bees, the bush, the birds, and the absolute beauty of our sunburnt country. Thanks to Murray from Farmgate Honey for his kind words relating to the massive volume of work the Association has recently undertaken amidst the global pandemic. The past few months have been challenging times for our team navigating the Covid restrictions, working cl...osely with the Queensland Government to secure a sustainable solution to ensure our industry can keep the wheels moving. We’ve only been able to achieve these results from the strong working relationships QBA has with the various Queensland Government Departments and Agencies we’ve worked with for decades now. A huge thanks to each individual who’s assisted industry along this journey during these times of uncertainty, your ongoing support, understanding and efforts haven’t gone unrecognised. To all our Beekeepers moving hives back from the Almond growing regions, safe travel and god bless. You’re the real superstars. #queenslandbees #australianhoney #qbabees #queenslandagriculture #helathybeesneedhealthytrees #queenslandbeekeepers #honey #beekeepinglife #beekeepingqld #eatqld

21.01.2022 Biosecurity is everyone’s responsibility. Spring has sprung and now is the time to undertake important pest and disease inspections on your hives in preparation for the busy honey flow season ahead. The introduction of Varroa will have devastating consequences on our honey bee industry and those industries dependent on strong healthy honey bees to pollinate our world class produce. ... Did you know the honey bee industry currently contributes around $14 billion to the Australian economy and around $2.4 billion to the Queensland economy through pollination services to the Agricultural sector. The QBA is directly involved with the National Varroa Mite Eradication Program currently operating in Townsville, supporting the team to eliminate the threat of Varroa to our honey bees. Another great example of Industry and Government working together to reach ultimate eradication of this exotic pest. Let’s all play our part keeping our beautiful Australian Honey bees healthy, happy and free from pest and disease. If you see anything suspicious in your hives report it by calling Biosecurity Queensland on 13 25 23.

21.01.2022 Crop pollination from managed honey bees in Queensland is currently valued at around $2.4 billion each year. Currently we’ve got around 40,000 honey bee colonies headed to the Avocado and Macadamia growing regions in Queensland. A reality of any exotic pest incursions into Australia will have dramatic and significant impacts on the pollination of all crops dependent on cross pollination by our beautiful honey bees .... A sick and weak honey bee industry will directly impact the volume, quality and availability of Australian grown produce. Today, QBA will again be participating in the monthly teleconference update with the team on the ground from Biosecurity Queensland who are currently working on the National Varroa Mite Eradication Program. These regular meetings allow QBA to be briefed on the previous months activities and allow us to offer assistance and consultation to support the program. Biosecurity is everyone’s business. If you’re a beekeeper in Queensland, know your responsibilities and obligations under the Biosecurity Act and the Australian Honey Bee Industry Biosecurity Code of Practice. #healthybeesneedhealthytrees #beesneedtrees #australianhoneybees #queenslandhoneybees #australianhoney #qldhoney #qldbeekeepers #qbabees

19.01.2022 Plan Bee, Australia’s Honey Bee Genetic Improvement program is now live and the Industry is needing your help to make sure it works. The team from Extension Aus needs the opinions of Australian beekeepers and queen producers to help to develop this important program for industry. We need to know what traits are important to you and the concerns that industry has. Please be sure to fill in the 2020 Beekeepers Survey. ... Queen producers please fill in the 2020 Queen Producer Survey. For more information and to access the link for the survey please click the link below.

19.01.2022 Here’s a great update from QBA Member Murray Farmgate Honey.

19.01.2022 The latest on the evolving border changes. QBA members have just been emailed a brief update. More information to come later today.

18.01.2022 Did you know? Over 65% of Australian Agriculture and Horticulture is dependent on pollination by managed honey bee colonies. In order to maintain strong and healthy honey bees for pollination, we require continuation of access to healthy native forest habitats. Our immediate future is under threat due to exclusion clauses in State Legislation prohibiting beekeepers from accessing National Park apiary sites, previously tenured under State Forestry land prior to their conver...Continue reading

15.01.2022 Are you a beekeeper in Queensland, wanting to know more about producing award winning honey? Check out this great article from our friends at Extension Aus. You can access the link below! Wishing all our fabulous beekeepers a sweet weekend no matter if you’re out conducting inspections on your hives or just taking a break from the rigours of helping to pollinateour world class fruit and vegetable produce and produce the finest honey we’re world famous for! ... Thanks a bunch for your efforts! We think you’re all pretty sweet!

15.01.2022 An update from the Australian Queen Bee Breeders Association. Please ensure you are kept well informed of biosecurity requirements for other States other than Queensland when migrating or sending live honey bees or products produced by honey bees.

15.01.2022 An update on Queensland/New South Wales border movements has been emailed to members in the past few moments. These are important updates for any beekeepers working honey bees outside of Queensland and requiring re-entry into Queensland. If you’re a beekeeper who’d like to receive up to date industry specific information, please consider joining the QBA as a member. ... Information in the email specifically relates to the new ‘Class Exemption’ for farmers and agribusiness workers as announced by Queensland’s Chief Health Officer Dr Jeannette Young. Other information relates to the movements of honey bees from Victoria after the completion of the Almond Pollination and movements off the Canola growing regions. QBA has been undertaking a significant volume of work to have our industry recognised as an essential activity under the Queensland Border Declarations. By becoming a member, you’ll have access to time critical updates and be provided with the resources to comply with border exemption obligations. For more information on becoming a member, please visit the link below. #healthybeesneedhealthytrees #queenslandbeekeepers #australianhoneybees #beesneedtrees #australianhoney #australianbees #COVID19

14.01.2022 Today marks the final day of National Pollinator Week and we'd like to share this great reminder about protecting our precious honey bees from exotic pests and disease. Protecting the health of our industry is critical to our survival. Not only is it critical to our ability to continue to produce world-class honey, but it is also vital to the produce we consume and our general way of life. Biosecurity is everyone's responsibility. No matter if you're a beekeeper, a keen gar...dener, or someone who simply enjoys our beautiful natural environment. Today, we're asking Australians if you see a suspect insect, report it. As with the health pandemic, we hear messages about finding the first cast of COVID-19, not case number 40. The story is much the same when it comes to exotic pests and disease, we'd much rather detect the first exotic pest rather than the 40th. So if you see something suspicious, report it. Beekeepers and members of the public are encouraged to call the Queensland Department of Agriculture, Forestry & Fisheries on 13 25 23, or contact the National Exotic Pest Hotline on 1800 084 881. We'd like to thank the Biosecurity Queensland team in Townsville for their ongoing efforts and their passion to ensure Australia remains free of Varroa mite. #healthybeesneedhealthytrees #qbabees #qldbeekeeping #queenslandbeekeepers #beesecurityisfoodsecurity #eatqld

14.01.2022 Over the course of the day today, urgent emails have been sent to all QBA members and Affiliated Associations relating to the imminent border closure taking effect Saturday 8th August 2020 at 1am. We strongly encourage all QBA members to carefully read the emails and contact QBA State Secretary Jo Martin via email or phone should they have any questions or concerns. For more information on becoming a member of the Queensland Beekeepers' Association, please visit: www.members....qbabees.org.au #healthybeesneedhealthytrees #queenslandbeekeeping #australianbeekeeping #aussiebeekeepers #australianhoneybees #beesneedtrees #australianhoney #queenslandbeekeepers

11.01.2022 Here’s a great story to read while enjoying a delicious crunchy cereal loaded with Aussie almonds, drizzled with delicious Aussie honey! Rex Carruthers QBA Member and our very own Jo Martin QBA State Secretary were interviewed about the largest mass migration of livestock this year. QBA and a handful of other State Associations, State Agencies and the Almond Board of Australia have played a critical role in coordinating the border movements and requirements, and ensured ti...me critical consistent communication was delivered to our beekeeping members. Already, earlier today, it was great to hear our first few truck loads of bee hives have been successfully delivered to Almond orchards and have returned to Queensland. Beekeepers are now preparing to migrate their second loads of hives to Victoria. Through droughts, bushfires, floods, biosecurity risks and now pandemics, we’re here to keep the wheels turning for our Queensland beekeeping industry. . #beesneedtrees #healthybeesneedhealthytrees #queenslandbeekeeping #australianbeekeeping #australianhoney #australianhoneybees #aussiebeekeepers #queensland

11.01.2022 Only a few unique industries can really lay claim to being a socially distanced occupation, beekeeping is one of them! Below you’ll find a quick update from our friends at Queensland Agriculture. This exemption only applies to commercial beekeepers at this point in time. Your freight and logistics pass is only the first step to meeting your obligations under the current health and border directives. To undertake border movements there’s a range of other compliance matters t...hat must be met before leaving Queensland. Did you know, QBA has been providing consistent, industry specific information and updates since the beginning of the pandemic to our members and affiliated organisations? To become a member of the QBA and stay updated on all industry matters (including operations during the pandemic) visit the QBA members website to complete your application for membership. www.members.qbabees.org.au Support the organisation that directly works with Queensland Government and Local Government to protect the interests and welfare of beekeeping in Queensland. We’re going to great lengths to secure a bright and sustainable future for all beekeepers in Queensland. Large scale operations and small. #healthybeesneedhealthytrees #queenslandbees #australianhoney #pollinatingyourproduce #qbabees #healthybees #healthyfood #eatqld #beekeepingqld

10.01.2022 Whilst some implications of the pandemic have proved challenging to our industry, social distancing isn’t one of them. Shout out this Sunday to all our commercial members who are going to great lengths to ensure food production isn’t interrupted whilst going over and above their health obligations during the pandemic Our beekeepers really are the unsung heroes of Australian food production. ... #healthybeesneedhealthytrees #australianhoney #queenslandbeekeepers #aussiebeekeepers #beesneedtrees #queenslandhoney #COVID19 #queenslandagriculture #eatqld

10.01.2022 Today marks the beginning of National Pollinator Week. This week is all about recognising the critical role of our essential pollinators. Our honey bee industry has endured some of the most challenging conditions over the past few years. Between what seems like a never ending drought to devastating bushfires, our beekeepers have worked tirelessly to keep colonies alive. Thankfully, regions in NSW have responded well to recent rainfall events with many southern regions produc...ing beneficial forage for our honey bee colonies. Sadly, the situation is vastly different here in Queensland. The drought impacting around 67% our state is far from over. Despite the recent colour changes to the landscape from a few rain events, many varieties of native eucalyptus remain under great stress and simply will not be ready to flower for some time yet. Below please find a great story about the improving conditions in NSW. Here at the QBA we’ll continue our important work to ensure our beekeepers are supported during these challenging times. Please show your support by helping us create awareness of the critical role of our essential pollinators by sharing our posts with friends and family. #healthybeesneedhealthytrees #qldbeekeeping #qbabees #beesecurityisfoodsecurity #beesneedtrees #australianhoney #queenslandbeekeepers #eatqld #QBA

09.01.2022 Tonight the QBA has sent an urgent update to all members in relation to our ongoing work with border control requirements for all Queensland based beekeepers. Today we received a number of new membership applications. It is wonderful to receive continued support from the extended beekeeping community wanting to become a member of the association. If you’re a beekeeper in Queensland and want precise, up to date information about ongoing COVID-19 border matters, we’d recommend ...you consider an application for membership. Now more than ever, a membership with the QBA is like an added layer of protection for your beekeeping business. We’ve proudly provided representation for the Queensland beekeeping industry since 1886. For more information on membership options please visit the link below. #healthybeesneedhealthytrees #queenslandbeekeeping #queenslandbeekeepers #australianbeekeeping #aussiebeekeepers #australianhoneybees #australianhoney #beesneedtrees

07.01.2022 There’s so much more to learn about our honey bees than just the honey they produce and the crops they pollinate. These fascinating insects could solve many of the worlds medical problems. #healthybeesneedhealthytrees #beesneedtrees #australianhoneybees #australianhoney #qbabees #queenslandbees

05.01.2022 An interesting read for your Saturday morning. #beesneedtrees #australianhoney #australianbees #healthybeesneedhealthytrees

05.01.2022 Membership with your industry body is now more important than ever. The Australian Queen Bee Breeders Association is another great industry body representing our talented Queen Bee Breeders. Your membership directly supports our industry bodies to grow and prosper providing better representation for our industry members. ... A healthy honey bee industry is only possible by the work undertaken by the men and women dedicated to securing a bright, sustainable and successful future. #australianhoney #australianhoneybees #queenbees #queenslandbeekeepers #healthybeesneedhealthytrees #beesneedtrees

04.01.2022 In celebration of National Ag Day, we want to give a shout out to our hard working beekeepers. Beekeeping is hard work, but there's always time for a little light hearted fun. We've never seen a truck loaded so quickly! Wishing our beekeepers and farming friends a Happy Ag Day. Here's cheers to your efforts providing food for our growing nation.

04.01.2022 As mentioned in an earlier post. The QBA will be providing key consultation to the Noosa Council on their current beekeeping planning and policy arrangements. Please see a detailed update from council below. QBA will provide further information after our initial meeting with the team from Noosa. ...

02.01.2022 The QBA has already been in contact with the Noosa Council after the recent media interest about local planning and honey bee colonies. The QBA looks forward to providing key consultations and advice to the team at Noosa Council and we will provide further updates as necessary.

01.01.2022 Another great announcement today providing another year of direct fee relief across Queensland apiary sites for beekeepers using National Park, Queensland Forestry and HQ Plantation apiary sites. All apiary sites across Queensland are critical for maintaining strong healthy bees, producing world class honey and preparing our honey bee colonies for the rigorous work in pollinating crops. Sadly, with around 67% of our State still suffering in this unprecedented drought, our... beekeepers have been going to great lengths to keep our honey bee colonies buzzing. This current drought has had a raw and unforgiving impact on our Queensland Beekeeping Industry and this announcement today will bring great relief to a great majority of our hardest hit beekeeping families. The QBA has been pivotal in providing key proposals and subsequent consultation on drought matters impacting the industry to the Queensland Government. If you’re a beekeeper in Queensland who isn’t a member of our organisation, you’re missing out on receiving important information and updates on critical matter impacting the future of beekeeping in Queensland and welcomes this wonderful announcement today! We’re asking all beekeepers and the public to support the industry who directly supports our industry. We’re committed to building and securing a bright future for beekeeping in Queensland and in doing so, supporting the growing industries dependent on strong healthy honey bees to pollinate and produce the food on your plate! Happy bees Happy beekeepers Happy Farmers Healthy and Happy Humans!