Formed in 1932 as The Commercial Apiarists’ Association of NSW, the Association incorporated in 1991 and became the NSW Apiarists’ Association.
We welcome all beekeepers to join our Association and become more involved in our industry.
Bees are essential, not just for the production of honey and other hive products, but also for pollination of the food crops that feed us and our livestock.
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Supports beekeepers in all regions through the NSWAA Branches
Lobby to maintain access to essential floral resources
Mission
The New South Wales Apiarists’ Association Inc. (NSWAA) is the state peak body for commercial beekeepers. The NSWAA is committed to ensuring the future of the beekeeping industry, and the Executive Council represents its members in liaison with government, media and the general community.
We Need You
While the beekeeping industry is a relatively small one, it plays a crucial role within the agricultural sector of NSW, and all across Australia. Bees are essential not just for the production of honey and other hive products, but also for pollination of the food crops that feed us and our livestock.
Globally, one mouthful in three depends on honey bees! Commercial production of many foods like almonds and other tree nuts, berries, fruits, vegetables and their seeds, are dependent on honey bees for pollination.
In Australia, two thirds of our Nation’s agricultural output benefits from the pollination services of honey bees!
Our Association plays a crucial role in ensuring that we have a viable and sustainable beekeeping industry in NSW.
Varroa mites (Varroa jacobsoni and V. destructor) are the most serious pest of honey bees worldwide. The mites are tiny reddish brown external parasites of honey bees. Below is a link to a Fact Sheet released by Plant Health Australia in regards to the Varroa Mite. PHA Varroa Mite Fact Sheet
Minister for Agriculture and Western NSW - Media Release 20 May 2021 The NSW and Commonwealth Governments are helping to future-proof the State’s apiary industry, with an almost $2 million support program to create local jobs, support more queen bees being bred in NSW, open the door to greater medicinal...
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It is estimated that the NSW beekeeping industry contribute around $36 million annually to the state’s economy through the production of honey, bees wax and other hive products. While the pollination services provided by honey bees are estimated at $4-6 billion nationally.
There are currently around 2,799 registered beekeepers in NSW, which represents about 45 per cent of the Australian beekeeping industry.
The NSW Apiarists’ Association and its members are committed to ensuring the future of beekeeping in Australia.
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We welcome all beekeepers to join our Association and become more involved in our industry.
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