Beekeepers advised to get ready for loss of free pollination in Australia.

Australian growers are being advised to secure paid pollination services as the decline of feral honey bees, caused by a varroa mite invasion, reduces pollination in orchards. With fewer bees available, it's crucial for horticulturists to collaborate with commercial beekeepers to enhance crop yields.

Beekeepers are calling on the government to provide assistance through subsidized treatments for varroa mites to support the industry.