Bee Research and Extension Lab

The majority of Australian crops rely on honey bee pollination. Healthy bees are critical for our food and nutrition security, which remains under threat from pests like Varroa destructor mite and our changing climate. Protecting pollinators is essential not only for agricultural productivity but also for maintaining biodiversity and ecosystem health. Southern Cross University’s Bee Research and Extension Lab is leading practical, outcome-driven research to strengthen the resilience, productivity, and profitability of Australia’s honey and pollination industries.