Victorian Apiarists Association

Apicultural Industry Advisory Committee - EOI

5 Nov 2023 8:05 AM | Andrew Wootton (Administrator)

Expressions of interest are now open for the position of chairperson and up to 8 members to the Apicultural Industry Advisory Committee (AIAC), for a term of up to 3 years.

How to apply by Monday 27 November 2023

If you or someone you know is suitably qualified, passionate about the apicultural industry and its future in Victoria, we invite you to submit an expression of interest application form, including your current curriculum vitae via the ‘Join a Board’ website.

AHBIC Webinar 4: Industry Update Transition to Management

23 Oct 2023 5:58 PM | Andrew Wootton (Administrator)

A YouTube recording of the AHBIC Varroa Webinar held 19th October 2023 is available from this link. The speaker list is shown below.

AHBIC Industry Update #48

14 Oct 2023 5:22 PM | Andrew Wootton (Administrator)

Includes details of Varroa treatment registrations and availability together with registration for the AHBIC Industry briefing webinar on Thursday 19th Oct.

https://honeybee.org.au/ahbic-industry-update-48-478-days-of-response/

AHBIC Industry Briefing Webinar - Thursday 19th Oct 7-8pm EST

14 Oct 2023 7:33 AM | Andrew Wootton (Administrator)

Varroa mite Emergency Response – Transition to Management Industry Update, Thursday 19th Oct 7-8pm EST. Register here

Bendigo Annual Field Day Program - program posted

30 Sep 2023 8:48 PM | Andrew Wootton (Administrator)

Here are all the details of this year's exciting program.

See you there.

Varroa Information Page

23 Sep 2023 2:28 PM | Andrew Wootton (Administrator)

A page with links to a variety of useful information and updates concerning Varroa and its monitoring and management is now available on this website.

Varroa response transitions to management

20 Sep 2023 1:03 PM | Andrew Wootton (Administrator)

https://www.agriculture.gov.au/about/news/stay-informed/communiques/varroa-destructor-19-sept-2023

Passing of Laurie Braybrook

18 Sep 2023 9:17 PM | Andrew Wootton (Administrator)

On Friday we received the sad news of the passing of one of our Life Members, Laurie Braybrook. A long-standing member of our association, Laurie was well respected for his commitment to the association and beekeeping. Some of Laurie’s proud achievements are the establishment of the VAA Library Trust and the Royal Melbourne Show Queen Bee Competition. Many beekeepers will have fond memories of Laurie’s contribution to meetings and annual conferences. At the age of ninety-eight he registered for our conference in July, had his motel room booked but was forced to cancel due to poor health. He became the Victorian Senior Apiary Officer in 1974 and held that position for twenty-six years till his retirement in 1990.

Condolences to Pam, Collin, Laurelle and extended family.

Laurie, we salute you, rest in peace.

John van Weeghel
President, VAA

A service to celebrate the life of Larie will be held on Thursday 21 September at the Tuckers Funerals Chapel, corner Torquay and Pioneer Rd, Grovedale.