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🎧 The Buzz About Bees: Our Beekeeper Daryl Talks Varroa, Hive Health & Local Honey on Unearthed There’s more to producing every jar of Australian Manuka honey this year than there was previously and in a recent episode of the AgriFutures podcast Unearthed: The People Changing Australian Agriculture, our beekeeper Daryl shares what it’s been like navigating the arrival of varroa mite in Australia—and what it means for the health of hives and the future of local honey, manuka and beeswax production, as well as pollination. 🟡 Listen to the 27-minute episode: Spotify Apple Podcasts YouTube 🐝 Why This Episode...

Tips for what to do for your backyard honey bees in a flood & during torrential weather Here are some tips from Daryl Brenton from The Beekeeper’s Honey based on the Mid North Coast of NSW. Daryl is a professional beekeeper and understands many suburban bee-lovers and small farmers may be facing a flood and torrential weather threat for the first time as beekeepers. Here are some ideas to think about to keep your bees safe and well.   Tip your hives slightly forward Slightly tilt your hive so moisture inside can run out. It’s important not to let water...