Free virtual event
The 43rd Annual Tocal Beekeepers' Field Day was held on Saturday 15 October 2022 online from 9am to 12pm. Hear presentations from experts in beekeeping, and in a live Q&A session. The focus this year is the impact of the current Varroa outbreak and emergency response. You can view the videos of the talks via the links below.
Where to watch it:
https://www.youtube.com/user/NSWTocalCollege
Saturday 15 October 2022 online from 9am to 12pm
Topics and speakers:
| Varroa emergency response | Dr Chris Anderson, NSW DPI Biosecurity & Food Safety |
| AHBIC overview | Danny LeFeuvre, AHBIC CEO |
| Plan Bee update | Elizabeth Frost, NSW DPI Technical Specialist Honey Bees |
| Hive reimbursement applications | Karina Morris, Rural Assistance Authority |
| Honey bee neurobiology and Varroa destructor | Dr Andrew Barron, Macquarie University |
| Managing honey bee nutrition | Dr Madlen Kratz, NSW DPI Honey Bee Industry Development Officer |
| Pollen uptake in honey bee colonies | Emily Noordyke, NSW DPI Technical Officer Plan Bee |
| Experience in Varroa emergency response surveillance | Kelly Lees, NSW DPI Education Officer Honey Bees |
| Question and answer session |
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Register for this free event at: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/43rd-annual-tocal-beekeepers-field-day-2022-tickets-412575252687
Email: tocal.bees@dpi.nsw.gov.au
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