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15/10/2026

🐝♻️ Could your apiary be getting more value from the resources you already use?

For serious and commercial beekeepers, sustainability isn't simply about reducing waste. It can also be about efficiency, resource management and making every investment work harder.

Our latest blog explores the concept of circular apiaries and why it deserves attention from Australian beekeepers looking at the long-term future of their operations.

What could you recover, reuse, repair or repurpose in your apiary?

👉 Read the full blog:
www.btrace.com.au/circular-apiaries-sustainable-practices-for-reusing-wax-timber-and-plastic-equipment/

05/10/2026

The latest BTRACE newsletter is now available.

This edition features two new articles:

🍯 Honey and Allergies: Can it Help?
🐝 Propolis Harvesting: Techniques and Uses

We also bring you the latest news from across the Australian beekeeping industry, with developments covering bees, pollination, biosecurity and the challenges facing beekeepers.

Read the latest BTRACE newsletter and stay up to date with what is happening across the industry.

www.btrace.com.au/newsletter-october-2026

01/10/2026

🐝 Something has changed in the hive. What do you do next?

For serious and commercial beekeepers, spotting a problem is only the beginning. The real skill lies in working out why it is happening and deciding what action is appropriate.

Our latest blog, “Troubleshooting Common Beekeeping Problems: A Practical Guide”, looks at the practical side of identifying and responding to problems in the apiary.

It also introduces propolis harvesting and its place within broader hive management.

📖 Read the full article:
www.btrace.com.au/troubleshooting-common-beekeeping-problems-a-practical-guide/

17/09/2026

🐝 Is there more value in your hives than honey?

For serious beekeepers and commercial operators, diversification can make a significant difference.

Propolis has always played an important role inside the hive, but it can also be harvested as a valuable hive product.

With spring now underway across Australia, it's a good time to consider whether propolis production could have a place in your apiary.

Our latest blog explores propolis harvesting and its potential uses, with practical insights for beekeepers looking to get more from their colonies without compromising hive management.

🍯 Read the full article:
www.btrace.com.au/propolis-harvesting-techniques-and-uses/

03/09/2026

Honey and Spring Allergies: Fact or Fiction? 🍯🐝

Spring is here, the bees are getting busy, and for many Australians that means allergy season has arrived too.

You've probably heard the claim that local honey can help with seasonal allergies. But is there actually any truth behind it?

Our latest blog takes a closer look at this fascinating connection between bees, pollen and honey, and explores what the evidence really tells us.

🍯 Read the full article:
www.btrace.com.au/honey-and-allergies-can-it-help/

What have you heard about honey and allergies? Have you ever recommended local honey for seasonal symptoms?

02/09/2026

The latest BTRACE newsletter is now available.

This month, we’re looking at two important topics for Australian beekeepers:

🐝 Honey Fraud – How It Happens and What Are the Options for Monitoring/Control?

🐝 Preparing for the Honey Flow: Maximising Springtime Productivity

We also bring you the latest news from across the Australian beekeeping and honey industry, with developments that matter to serious and commercial beekeepers.

Read the latest BTRACE newsletter and stay up to date with what’s happening across the industry.

www.btrace.com.au/newsletter-september-2026

20/08/2026

🌸🐝 The honey flow waits for no beekeeper.

For serious and commercial beekeepers, spring productivity isn't something that happens by chance. The groundwork needs to be done before the nectar starts coming in.

Are your colonies, equipment and management plans ready to make the most of the season?

Our latest blog looks at what experienced beekeepers should be thinking about before the flow begins.

🍯 Read the full article:
www.btrace.com.au/preparing-for-the-honey-flow/

Prepare early. Manage strategically. Make the most of the flow.

13/08/2026

Prepackaged imported honey is selling at $4.99/kg when local production costs $4.50/kg alone? The math doesn't add up. 🐝

Honey fraud undermines legitimate producers and risks millions in brand damage.
In our latest blog, Clare Winkel breaks down the emerging technologies—from NMR profiling to national batch tracking—designed to protect pure honey from hive to retail shelf.

👇 Explore the testing tech & control strategies:

www.btrace.com.au/honey-fraud-how-it-happens-and-what-are-the-options-for-monitoring-control/

07/08/2026

🐝 The future of Australian beekeeping isn't just in our hives—it's in the hands of the next generation.

Every beekeeper has knowledge worth sharing. Whether it's introducing children to a working hive, explaining the importance of pollinators, or inspiring curiosity about the natural world, those experiences can leave a lasting impact.

Could today's curious child become tomorrow's commercial beekeeper, researcher, or environmental leader?

Discover why educating the next generation is one of the most important investments we can make for the future of Australian beekeeping.

📖 Read the blog:
www.btrace.com.au/educating-the-next-generation-teaching-children-about-the-importance-of-bees/

04/08/2026

The latest BQUAL Newsletter is now available!

This month's edition includes:

🐝 Unveiling the Wonders of Raw Honey – exploring what makes raw honey so distinctive and why its natural qualities continue to be valued by consumers.

🌿 The Role of Urban Beekeeping in Bee Conservation – looking at how urban apiaries are helping raise awareness of pollinators while supporting education and community engagement.

You'll also find the latest beekeeping news from around Australia and the industry to help keep you informed of important developments.

Read the latest newsletter today.

www.btrace.com.au/newsletter-august-2026

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