Beekeepers pushing back on varroa mite eradication with some launching 140-million-dollars class action

By : ABC NEWS (Australia)

Published On: 2023-09-01

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The varroa mite continues to spread rapidly in beehives across New South Wales. The state government has remained committed to killing bees to try and eradicate the parasite. But beekeepers are now pushing back with some even launching a class action claiming up to 140-million-dollars in losses.

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