New mechanism for low cost bee monitoring Today CRCHBP postgraduate student Omar Anwar, and his supervisor team from the University of Western Australia led by A/Prof Gino Putrino, filed a provisional patent for a new mechanism that will make low cost, real-time monitoring of forager activity and hive strength possible. The mechanism will also require …
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Scientifically confirmed mono-floral honey Scientists from the University of Western Australia have developed an analytical method to confirm the honey nectar source for a number of Australian mono-floral honeys. This technique will be used as part of a new labelling system for honey products that scientifically certifies the honey nectar source. As different floral sources …
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Indigenous knowledge meets beekeeping science in Western Australia’s Kimberley region
Indigenous knowledge meets beekeeping science in Western Australia’s Kimberley region It’s a dusty, hot day at Roebuck Plains station in Western Australia’s far north, but the cattle are not the only creatures at work on this country. As Yawuru woman Dianne Appleby looks across the pindan landscape at an ancient belt of melaleuca trees she …
Why Bees are Critical for Sustainable Development Reductions in global bee populations are threatening the pollination benefits to both the planet and people. Whilst the contribution of bee pollination in promoting sustainable development goals through food security and biodiversity is widely acknowledged, a range of other benefits provided by bees has yet to be fully …
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Understanding the interconnectivities of the Honey Bee Industry
Understanding the inter-connectiveness of the honey bee industry If you thought beekeeping was simple, you’ll be thinking again after reading the latest paper from CRC for Honey Bee Products postgraduate student Vidushi Patel. Vidushi and her supervisors, with support from the Bee Industry Council of Western Australia have used a multi-tiered conceptual framework to understand …
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We are excited to share some information about the Honey Traceability Project underway at the CRC for Honey Bee Products. Please read on to learn about how this project is safeguarding the future and quality of Australian honey. Introduction The ‘Made in Australia’ logo is highly valued and internationally appreciated, as Australia is a country …
The assessment of antioxidant activity of natural products is commonly used as a proxy analysis to imply potential anti-inflammatory effects. In a paper published this week in the Journal of Planar Chromatography a simple analytical technique is described, which offers a powerful tool to see what components in honey express antioxidant activity. It outlines a technique refined by …
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A new technology patented by researchers from The University of Western Australia sniffs out the devastating American foulbrood (AFB) disease, a honey bee disease that ravages hives across Australia. The researchers analysed over 100 compounds emitted by honey bee hives, and isolated those that are signature markers of AFB. These markers can then be loaded …
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Researchers at The University of Western Australia (UWA) have published an in-depth report on WA’s agritourism industry which includes a series of recommendations aimed at strengthening the sector post COVID-19. If enacted, the recommendations could provide a valuable boost for farmers, and raise the state’s profile as an agritourism destination. The report, published by the …
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A new brochure from the CRC for Honey Bee Products covers the history and significance of manuka honey in Australia. All ongoing manuka honey projects underway by CRC for Honey Bee Products members are also included. CLICK HERE to download the Australian Manuka Honey Brochure
