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In this episode, we sit down with Steve Fuller to discuss the urgent challenges facing our beekeeping community in Southeast Queensland, particularly regarding the impact of varroa. We explore the concerning lack of support and acknowledgment for the viruses affecting our industry, as well as the recent biosecurity measures implemented through Apis Cerana. Despite pollination calling out and their desperate pleas for help, it seems our voices are going unheard. Join us as we shed light on these critical issues and advocate for the attention our beekeeping community needs.

We're excited to be back with our first podcast after a 12-month break. In this episode, we reflect on the lessons we've learned and the insights gained over the past year. We dive into the troubling issue of the Varroa destruction across Southeast Queensland, sharing techniques and discussing the reality of what has transpired during this time.

Join me as I welcome Danni and Figgie from Beeautify to the podcast! We’ll dive into their inspiring journey and passion for beekeeping, exploring the innovative skin care range that blends modern techniques with Danni's grandmother's age-old methods using propolis. Don't miss this insightful conversation about bees, beauty, and tradition! Beeautify skincare range can be found at https://beeautify.com.au/collections/beeautify-honey-skincare-products?srsltid=AfmBOorV04nIvC52ETDef58Br2h9ZOVW-jgXVYX9lUqmOCQFDlrBvfd0.

In our latest episode, we sit down with Clancy from Bees and Blossoms to explore his dedication to native bees and the importance of bee hotels. We also delve into the pressing issue of the Queensland cane toad and its impact on local ecosystems. Join us for an enlightening conversation about conservation and the fascinating world of native wildlife.

What's The Buzz: Dive into Innovation with Simon and the Hivekeepers ‘Micro Harvester’. In this episode, we sit down with Simon to discuss the exciting launch of Hivekeepers and how their Micro Honey Harvester is transforming the honey extraction process! Wave goodbye to the mess and hassle, and say hello to a faster, cleaner harvesting experience that keeps your hives thriving. You won't want to miss this sweet conversation!

As we have another state in Australia now declared a varroa zone, we are asking the question , is now the right time to get into beekeeping? I sit down with Steve Fuller, Crop pollination Australia and Simon, Save the Bees Australia and we deep dive the question, Is now the right time to become a Beek?

Varroa Destructor has crossed the border into Victoria. With this alarming, yet expected news yesterday, I sit down with Steve, Crop Pollination Australia and Simon, Save the Bees Australia for this breaking update and what it now means for Australian beekeeping and beyond.

In this week’s episode, we welcome Amber from Teralba Park honey into our ‘What’s the Buzz’ studio. Amber is an incredible woman in our industry inspiring the next generation about our amazing pollinators. Ambers’s amazing dedication to educating the young is certainly inspiring and we really enjoyed sharing some laughs about our journey.

After a hiatus from our ‘What’s the Buzz’ studio, a Japan trip and new technology, we are back! Steve Fuller, Crop Pollination Australia, Simon Mulvany,Save the Bees Australia discuss the recent varroa updates. We discuss the extremely disappointing outcome in regard to the devastating blow for cancer victims as court hands down land mark ruling. Are we really going to be the nation that screams - Aussie, Aussie, Aussie, Spray, Spray Spray.

Special treat episode on ‘What’s the Buzz’. We sit down with our VIBee - Ben, from Ben’s bees. We flip the discussion and talk about what if Varroa were something to be looked at with a positive outlook? Simon from, Save The Bees Australia, updates us on the fire ant situation and we hear the latest from Steve Fuller,Crop Pollination Australia.

What an exciting bonanza of an episode we have! Sitting down with Steve Fuller, Crop pollination Australia, Simon, Save the bees and special guests, Ana and Sven from Amber drop honey. https://amberdrophoney.com.au. We discuss the latest, innovative technology brought into Australia by these amazing two beekeepers to treat Varroa , without the use of chemicals!!

The girls in pink sit down with Steve, Crop Pollination Australia and Simon Save the Bees Australia. We discuss updates on Varroa, the fire ants and honey importation. We also discuss the many different tastes of honey the girls bring in!

What an amazing VIBee we have on. We sit down with Jenni from Bee Queens. We discuss women in beekeeping to the Sister Hives, ‘Woman in beekeeping world record’ .

‘A deadly chemical, pyriproxyfen, which has been linked to over 4000 birth defects in Brazil, is now being distributed to residents in Australia at taxpayers' expense in massive quantities to combat ants that experts believe are already endemic to the state. Agrochemical companies, with strong government lobbying efforts, are investing billions in a program aimed at encouraging residents, including school staff, to use indiscriminate pesticides. ‘ Together I sit and discuss this matter with Simon, Save the Bees Australia, Steve Fuller, Crop Pollination Australia and Steph about what this all means to us and our future generations.

I sit down and talk about the Varroa Jacobsoni in Queensland with Steve Fuller and Simon. We discuss what this means for Brisbane beekeepers with this new pest showing itself on our shores!