International Honey Month. During September, the world recognises the beekeeping industry, the importance of honey as a natural sweetener, and the crucial role of bees in pollinating crops....
Fewster’s Farm honey are delighed to announce our success at the London Honey Awards....
In July, which is mid-winter in Australia, beekeeping involves preparing for the colder weather and managing existing colonies....
Although they’re little, wild bees are an important keystone species, and many other species depend on them for survival....
Australia is globally renowned for its world class honey. The Australian honey bee industry produces between 20,000 and 30,000 tonnes of honey annually and is one of the top ten honey producing countries in the world....
Delicious and nutritious, there’s really nothing else quite like it. Fewster’s Farm Jarrah honey is sourced from Eucalyptus marginata trees that grow only in the natural forests in the south-western part of Western Australia....
Check honey stores. First, check that the honey is ready to harvest. All the frames in the hives should be full, and the honey should be completely covered with a white cap of wax....
Australia is an intensely hot, dry place – and climate change isn’t helping. High temperatures can be dangerous for people and animals – including bees....
The Australian summer can get too hot for the bees. If you think 40 degree Celsius is hot, just imagine the temperature inside the beehive!...