beekeeping
Inspiring future generation of beekeepers
It would be a sweet outcome if one of Nicola Philp’s pupils went down the path of beekeeping after graduating from Apollo Bay P-12 College.
By Alex Baird
Beekeeper monitoring hives
Barongarook beekeeper Laurence Towers is anticipating a plentiful honey harvest this summer, despite looming varroa mite concerns following an outbreak in New South Wales.
Bee day prompts disease warning
Agronomists have paid tribute to our pollinating friends for World Bee Day, while outlining the value of protecting the biosecurity of Australia’s bees.
Busy bee man keeps district’s hives going
A fascination for busy insects has drawn Neville Towers to a niche rural activity like a bee to a honeypot.
Beekeeping career off to sweet start
A Colac primary school student is keeping busy during school holidays by buzzing around his and his family’s beehives.