From Lindsay
Varroa mite detected in Australia
Expected but also dreaded, the Varroa mite that has decimated hives overseas has been detected in Australia. It’s not the first time this has happened, with an outbreak in the port of Melbourne in 2018 that was able to be eradicated. However, that case was kept containted to the ship; this is the first time…
Read MoreQ&B with Lindsay: autumn 2021 edition
As one of Australia’s foremost bee experts, Lindsay gets a lot of questions, which he’s more than happy to share his knowledge on. Here are some of the most common ones. Q: Where does the name ‘Warral’ come from? Lindsay: In 1967, my mum and dad found the word ‘warral’ in a book called “Aboriginal…
Read MoreWarral newsletter, Autumn 2021: an update from Lindsay
While COVID didn’t quite let it happen the way I wanted, I’m pumped to be a part of BICWACON this year. I sincerely hope other beekeepers will benefit and adopt it to their operations – I’m even sharing the specs of the curtain we’ve developed to make it as easy as possible for this better…
Read MoreQ&B with Lindsay: Summer 2021 edition
As one of Australia’s foremost bee experts, Lindsay gets a lot of questions, which he’s more than happy to share his knowledge on. Here are some of the most common ones. Q: What’s the difference between nectar and pollen? Lindsay: Nectar is the sweet liquid produced by our majestic Australian eucalyptus and ground flora. It’s…
Read MoreWarral Maldon’s busy start to 2021
What a relief to finally see 2021! To our friends, family, suppliers, clients, partners and local community, I hope the new year has brought with it some measure of hope for what’s to come. At Warral Maldon the second year of the decade started in the middle of a very busy honey harvest season, with…
Read MoreNew HQ sign sets off the home of Warral Maldon
It’s been an interesting year here at Warral Maldon like it has for just about everyone; but alongside the trials COVID has brought us also comes the good. My love of helping the bees collect nectar and pollen and producing pure honey and beeswax has been encapsulated in the new look to my business, so…
Read MoreQ&B with Lindsay: Spring 2020 edition
As one of Australia’s foremost bee experts, Lindsay gets a lot of questions, which he’s more than happy to share his knowledge on. Here are some of the most common ones. Q: How is the honey industry coping since the Australian bushfires earlier in the year? Lindsay: The industry is a strong one, resilient and…
Read MoreIt’s here! Warral Honey is Warral Maldon.
It’s not every day you unveil the new look of your family business of five generations, so I’m pretty thrilled to show you what we’ve been working hard on the last several months. Our passion for our bees and what we do with their amazing honey isn’t going anywhere, but you’ll notice a lot of…
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