Honeybee pollination, technical data for potential honey-bee pollinated crops and orchards in Western Australia

Authors

Robert J. G. Manning Dr, Department of Agriculture, Western AustraliaFollow

Files

Publication Date

5-1995

Series Number

4298

Abstract

The future of pollination of crops by beekeepers in Western Australia is encouraging. The number of crops that can be pollinated are on the increase and in the fruit sector, new varieties are being planted and established crops are being expanded.The use of honeybees in pollination will become very important as cropping areas enlarge and as export markets expand, with premium prices for quality.

This bulletin covers general guidance on developing a bee pollination services with specific advice for managing pollination services for vegetable, broadacre grain, fruit, nuts crops.

Number of Pages

41p

ISSN

0729-0012

Keywords

Western Australia, Apiculture, Pollination

Disciplines

Apiculture

Recommended Citation

Manning, R J. (1995), Honeybee pollination, technical data for potential honey-bee pollinated crops and orchards in Western Australia. Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development, Western Australia, Perth. Bulletin 4298.