Melbourne Polytechnic s new beekeeper course aims to tackle national apiarist shortage
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A new beekeeping course at Melbourne Polytechnic wants to help rebuild a struggling industry.
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A Melbourne TAFE is offering Victoria s first accredited course in beekeeping after a surge in interest in the field in the past 12 months.
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Kyneton beekeeper Claire Moore says demand for courses is high
Bees are vital for food security as they pollinate a third of the food we eat
Kyneton beekeeper Claire Moore, who is working with Melbourne Polytechnic, has been pushing for a Certificate III in the industry for years, and hopes it will help boost the struggling industry.
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