VegNET – Southern Queensland
2 December 2021Global Masterclass in Horticultural Business
15 December 2021Project overview
Pollination
Project Code
MT16005
Description
Now part of the Hort Frontiers Pollination Fund, this investment is delivering a nationally coordinated bee-pest surveillance program to help safeguard honey-bee and pollinator-dependent industries in Australia. It builds upon the previous National Bee Pest Surveillance Program (MT12011), and includes upgrading sentinel hive arrays, strengthening relationships with surveillance operators, the introduction of new elements such as Asian hornet screening and more. The surveillllance is designed to enable the early detection of high-priority pest incursions that can impact on honey bees, providing the best opportunity for successful pest eradication. The vegetable industry is one of several contributors to the project’s work.
Project Start
Project End
12/12/2021
Other Funds
Hort Frontiers Pollination Fund
Project Provider
Plant Health Australia