During autumn in the southern hemisphere, typically honey production starts to taper off as the weather cools. However, early rains have brought the Menzies' Banksia into flower. The sandy coastal plains of Western Australia are the only place in the world where Banksia menziesii grow....
Although we are still experiencing some hot days in Western Australia, we are mindful that autumn is just around the corner. The aim of autumn management is to ensure the bees remain strong and healthy during winter so they need to be disease free, healthy,...
During the summer months in Western Australia, even the bees get hot! Ideally maintaining a hive temperature of 32 to 35 degrees celsius is where the bees like it. As well as harvesting honey at this time of year, we also ensure the bees have...
Whilst the team at Fewster's Farm Honey had a relaxing Christmas break, the bees in the pristine Jarrah Forrests of Western Australia were hard at work!...
The Fewster's Farm Family wish our customers and friends a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Good health and best wishes for 2023!...
Fewster's Farm Honey and West Australian Honey were very excited to attend this year's Camfood and Hotel Exhibition in Phnom Phen, Cambodia....
The warmer weather and abundance of nectar and pollen provide good conditions for raising new colonies. The likelihood of swarming is at its peak, so we only inspect the hives every 9 to 14 days....
The warmer spring weather and the abundance of pollen and nectar mean the conditions are good for raising new bee colonies. The longer, warmer days mean Queen egg production increases resulting in growing bee numbers....
Throughout September, as the days start to get longer, Queen egg production increases. This increases the size of the nest and results in growing bee numbers. On warmer days we see more activity around the entrance of the hive. When the weather permits, we inspect...
Throughout August the days are starting to get a bit longer and Queen egg production is slowly increasing, the brood nest growing and this results in the colony growing. It is still important not to disturb the hives, so we only check the hives from...
