Varroa mite controls impacts almond industry as loss of bees for pollination reduces crop value by $200 million

Eight weeks out from the varroa parasite outbreak, NSW has eased restrictions on the movement of thousands of pollinating beehives, but the decision comes too late for many almond growers.

Bee movement restrictions lift, but almond growers face a $200m reduction in crop value

The removal of restrictions on beehive movements in NSW comes too late for many almond growers, but changes to varroa mite control mean good news for berries and avocados.

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[Alastair]

Wow thanks for that Gerrit. A real life lesson on the true value of bees.