Bees in Crisis Threatens Aussie Crops | Sydney News

Australia’s fruit and veg growers are in crisis as wild honey bees—once a free pollination workforce—plummet due to the deadly varroa mite. With commercial beekeepers struggling to cope, hive rental costs have doubled, turning a $50K expense into $100K. Without pollination, crops fail, incomes vanish. A new national plan is rallying around mite control, bee genetics, and habitat restoration, urging growers to treat pollination like a critical business cost. Collaboration between farmers and beekeepers—and buying Aussie honey—is key to survival for both. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/f19f5c19edb46d0a