Australia is in a unique position to eliminate the bee-killing Varroa mite. Here’s what happens if we don’t
https://theconversation.com/australia-is-in-a-unique-position-to-eliminate-the-bee-killing-varroa-mite-heres-what-happens-if-we-dont-205926

Interesting article about Varroa mite, and what is at stake for native pollinators, hobby/commercial beekeeping, and Australian agriculture that depends on them.

tl;dr: there are good reasons to remain positive about the future of Australian beekeeping and horticultural industries, but there is still much work for our research community to do.

#Bees #Beekeeping #NativePollinators #VarroaMite

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-03-22/government-stopped-training-dogs-sniff-bees-with-varroa-mite/102125454?utm_source=abc_news_web&utm_medium=content_shared&utm_campaign=abc_news_web&utm_content=link
More evidence that Barnaby Joyce’s passion for the country doesn’t extend to actual #Agriculture By the time those dogs are fully trained #VarroaMite will be out of control #auspol