Episode Synopsis "AMS Podcast Episode 7: Native Bees And Macadamias"

In this podcast, consultant and native bee expert Alyssa Gooley talks to Leoni Kojetin from the Australian Macadamia Society about why native bees are suited to macadamia production. How many different species of native bees are there in Australia and which species are we likely to encounter in orchards? How many bees are there in the average hive, how far do they forage, how do you manage bee hives in an orchard and what is their susceptibility to pests and diseases ? If you are a macadamia grower interested in promoting native bees, wild and managed in your orchard, then this podcast outlines where to start.

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