Tasmanian leatherwood and manuka honey products and pollination services will still be available, despite bushfires and weather affecting production.
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The state government is assisting beekeepers impacted by the state's bushfires through:
- Fee relief to $62,000 for crown land leases and licenses for hives
- Bushfire Small Business Disruption grants up to $2,000
- Longer-term Bushfire Business Recovery grants of up to $25,000
- Concessional Business Recovery Loans up to $100,000 to re-establish businesses
- Freight subsidies to help cover transport costs up to $15,000.
Primary Industries Minister Guy Barnett said the government was also working with beekeepers to build a sustainable future for the Tasmanian honey and pollination industries.
This includes $750,000 over three years to support Bee Industry Futures, including $500,000 towards infrastructure upgrades to improve resource access.
"We remain committed to ensuring the maximum practical access to leatherwood and other plants like manuka within the constraints of the relevant statutory management plans," Mr Barnett said.
Strategic priorities will be developed in consultation with the Tasmanian Beekeepers Association, Tasmanian Crop Pollination Association, Tasmanian Farmers and Graziers Association, Fruit Growers Tasmania and other pollination-dependent industries.
Johanna Baker-Dowdell
Johanna has more than 22 years experience as a journalist for newspapers, magazines and online publications.
Johanna has more than 22 years experience as a journalist for newspapers, magazines and online publications.
