Apiarists are expecting their industry to continue to struggle for the next few years as they battle the destructive Varroa Mite.

Bee keepers are encouraging Australians to buy local honey to support the industry this World Bee Day.

Rural Reporter Chris McCarthy spoke with Parliament House Head Bee Keeper Cormac Farrell about the state of the industry and it's importance. 

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Apiarists are expecting their industry to continue to struggle for the next few years as they battle the destructive Varroa Mite.
Bee keepers are encouraging Australians to buy local honey to support the industry this World Bee Day.
Rural Reporter Chris McCarthy spoke with Parliament House Head Bee Keeper Cormac Farrell about the state of the industry and it's importance.&nbsp;
Subscribe to the National Rural News podcast: http://bit.ly/RuralNewsPodcast

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The Rural News is market leader, dealing exclusively with stories of interest to the farming sector and has the support of Australia&rsquo;s largest media business and international correspondents.