The most important tool that beekeepers and berry growers can use to ensure a long-term, hassle free and mutually beneficial business relationship is communication.

The Pollination Guide for the Australian Berry Industry 2024 is a best management practices guide for growers and pollination stakeholders in the berry industry. It provides guidance on how to establish and maintain clear communication between parts of your business and your beekeeper. It includes a detailed list of key conversations to have, roles and responsibilities.

It also includes templates for pollination agreements and letters to neighbours.

Thank you to the Australian Honey Bee Industry Council (AHBIC) for their assistance in the preparation of this guide.