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Powering pollinators to boost almond yields
Many orchards are devoid of floral resources for bee forage and this poses a significant problem
Read full storyNew research protects Australia's precious pollinators
Diversity in crop pollination depends on the presence of flowering plants and nesting opportunities in the landscape.
Read full storyUsing ‘directed evolution’ to develop a natural tool against Varroa
Potential for Metarhizium fungi to be a chemical-free way of neutralising Varroa mites
Read full storyBeeConnected on World Bee Day
BeeConnected is part of CropLife Australia’s Pollinator Protection Initiative.
Read full storyBeekeepers back genetic improvement to boost honey bee industry performance
'Plan Bee' is working with queen breeders, beekeepers and growers to build a national honey bee genetic improvement program.
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Growcom unveils new look agvet chemical database
Database features all chemicals registered and approved by the APVMA.
Read full storyIt’s easier than ever to ‘BeeConnected’
New version of the BeeConnected app has just been released.
Read full storyNew artificial pollination technology for Australian almonds
Technology will be tested in almond orchards in Victoria.
Read full storyQueen bee shortage
Queen bees are vital to each beehive because it is the only bee capable of laying fertilised eggs.
Read full storyIncreased lychee yields from managed pollination
Maximising pollination in tropical tree crops.
Read full storySustainable pollination protects biodiversity
A range of native insects are contributing to crop pollination.
Read full storyStudy assesses native flies as pollinators
Native flies are showing potential as a supplementary pollinator to bees in avocado trees.
Read full storyA power-packed substitute food for pollinators
Spirulina is a nutrient-filled microalga that is easy to produce and makes for healthier bees.
Read full storyGood progress achieved on native flies as pollinators
THE case continues to build for Australian native flies to be used as commercial crop pollinators. The second year of the native fly trials at the Western Australia Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development's (DPIRD) South Perth quarantine glasshouse and in the field at Busselton have proven to be even more successful than the first.
Read full storyChilean scientists investigate the avocado flower's aroma
Avocado project seeks to develop artificial attractants for pollinators.
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