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Beekeeping becomes a popular hobby across Queensland, as commercial industry remains static
The number of hobby beekeepers in Queensland has more than doubled in the past five years.
Key points:
- There has been an explosion in hobby beekeepers in Queensland
- Commercial beekeepers are urging them to get educated on pests and diseases
- There is hope the younger generation will eventually end up as commercial beekeepers
In 2015 there were about 1,800 registered, and now there are more than 5,000 people keeping European honey bees.
Among those who took up the hobby is Stephen Wills, who started his collection in his backyard in suburban Bundaberg during lockdown.
“It started last year with the boredom of not being able to go anywhere,” he said.
“I was on the internet and saw a video on bees, and ever since then, I got the bug.”
Mr Wills…
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