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Bees are Good for the Environment

The Australian Honey Bee Industry Is Composed or Around 13,000 Registered Beekeepers. Around 1,300 are Commercial Apiarists

each with more than 50 Beehives

The European Honey Bee contributes directly to the Australian Economy with the Industry valued at 100 million Dollars a year

Honey production is ranging between 20,000 and 25,000 tonnes a year

Honey Bees contribute to the productivity of many Horticulture and Seed Crops, by providing Essential Pollination Services

that improve Crop Yield and Quality. Pollination Services have been estimated to contribute up to

$1730 Million to the value of Australian Agriculture Industry per Year

Buying a Beehive

Bees are Very Important Pollinators for Flowers, Fruits and Vegetables

Bees Transfer Pollen between Male and Female parts allowing plants to Grow Seeds and Fruit

The Bee Population is in Decline for over a Decade due to Parasites, Disease and Pesticides Bees increase Crop Yields by up to 25%

Bees are used Extensively in The Walnut, Almond and Fruit Industries

35% of Crops Need Bees for Pollination and 75% of Plants Benefit from Bee Pollination in Australia