Australian honey news and information — honey harvest 2019

Honey prices set to rise as drought, fires hit Australian honey production

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Honey prices set to rise as drought, fires hit Australian honey production

The price rises are almost certain because the combined impact of drought, bushfires and climate change is threatening a big drop in this years honey harvest.

A number of beekeepers across two of Australia’s largest states - Queensland and New South Wales, have reported likely poor honey harvests this summer.

And Capilano, Australia’s dominant honey packer, with more than 70% of the market, has said price rises are imminent.

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