Hive Movement Declaration open

Registered commercial beekeepers who are seeking to move bees and beehives in low-risk areas of NSW can complete their Hive Movement Declaration.

Electronic ID scheme for sheep and goats

The NSW Government is backing growing industry calls for the urgent development of a national mandatory sheep and goat electronic identification system in light of the serious threat of Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) entering Australia.

Varroa mite compensation for beekeepers

An $18 million compensation package has been developed for registered beekeepers affected by the varroa mite outbreak, under an agreement reached by governments and industry.

Holidaying in Bali? Play your part in protecting our livestock industry

Travellers holidaying in Bali are being urged to do their bit to prevent the highly contagious Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) from reaching Australian shores and devastating our $28.7 billion livestock industry.

Yellow notification zones lifted in varroa mite response

New measures to prepare for spring bee swarming

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