Best bee and honey season-start in 20 years for New South Wales

The bee population in New South Wales (NSW) has bounced back after heavy losses during the drought and bushfires. Widespread rain to date in 2020 has led to a bumper spring, with winter crops, trees and plants all blossoming for the first time in years.

It is important to mention that up to a third of the state's commercial bee population was lost last year due to the combination of the drought and last summer's bushfires.

The honey industry has enjoyed a real boost. In southern NSW production has increased by between 60 and 100 per cent since 2019. The state's north has experienced a more moderate improvement of between 20 and 40 per cent.