Local bees to help state’s almond industry

FRASER McKenzie’s bees will soon be put to work pollinating almond trees in the north of the state before returning home in a few months, primed to turn nectar into honey. Photo: TASH FRANKO.
Mark Rabich

BILLIONS of honey bees are this week ‘hitting the road’ to the almond orchards of Victoria in what is a critical annual pilgrimage to support not only farmers but also lovers of the healthy and delicious nut.

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