캐나다 꿀 수입 시장 (6월, 2022)

Australia is taking emergency measures to prevent the Varroa destructor mite, a parasite that has devastated honey bee hives globally, from infiltrating the country through the detection at the Port of Newcastle in New South Wales. This mite, which has threatened honey production and pollination services in other countries, has led to concerns for Australia's A$83 billion agricultural sector, heavily dependent on bees. The situation prompts strict restrictions on bee movement within the state and comprehensive eradication efforts within a 10-kilometer radius of the port. The potential impact on honey producers and growers that rely on honey bees for crop pollination is severe, underscoring the critical need to protect honey bees from parasites and other threats.