by Publishing | Sep 19, 2023 | News, Priority
The Hawkesbury region is facing an escalating spring crisis with the relentless spread of the varroa mite, a bee parasite that attacks and feeds on honey bees. Australia had enjoyed historical protection against the varroa mite, scientifically known as varroa...
by Publishing | Jul 24, 2023 | News
The NSW Department of Primary Industries (NSW DPI) will hold the following Varroa Mite Emergency Response local briefing events for Hawkesbury apiarists. 1. Wilberforce community meeting Tuesday 25 July 2023, 6pm – 8pm Wilberforce School of Arts Hall, 531...
by Sam Magnusson | Jul 1, 2023 | News, Priority
Hawkesbury orchard farmer John Christie, the steward of a 100-year-old family business, finds himself in the midst of an uncertain future. The relentless Varroa mite infestation threatens the very survival of his fruit trees, leaving him grappling with the possibility...