Apiary Industry Fund

Applications now open for the AIF 2024–2025 financial year

Applications to the Apiary Industry Fund are accepted from any legal entity proposing a project that will directly benefit the apiary sector of South Australia, and contributors to the fund.

Applicants are encouraged to consult with the industry associations in developing project proposals, and to contact PIRSA with any questions.

All applications will be assessed in line with the Primary Industry Funding Schemes (Apiary Industry Fund) Regulations 2016 and the AIF Management Plan 2023-24 to 2027-28.

To apply, complete and submit the below forms by 5:00 pm, 5 April 2024:

Email: pirsa.pifs@sa.gov.au

The Apiary Industry Fund supports South Australian beekeepers, using payments to carry out projects and activities that benefit the industry.

Funds are collected in accordance with the Primary Industry Funding Schemes (Apiary Industry Fund) Regulations 2016.

Contributing to the fund

Registered beekeepers who keep 5 or more hives must pay $1 per hive to the Apiary Industry Fund, when registering or renewing their registrations.

See the instructions on beekeeper registration.

Contribution refunds

Applications can be made to refund contributions to apiarists. To request a refund:

  1. Complete an Apiary Industry Fund Refund Request Form (PDF 324.4 KB).
  2. Provide evidence that the contribution was paid – this can be a tax invoice from the registration or renewal process.

After a refund, contributors are not entitled to any direct service or benefit from the fund for 2 years.

Fund management

The Primary Industry Funding Schemes Act 1998 requires management plans for each industry fund to be revised annually and presented at a public meeting. It:

  • guides the operation of the fund
  • helps contributors understand how their contributions are to be used.

The latest management plan was presented at public meeting on 18 December 2023:

The Minister for Primary Industries and Regional Development is the administrator of the fund.

Annual reports

Contact

Olivia Pineau – Senior Industry Adviser
Phone: (08) 7133 7568
Email: pirsa.pifs@sa.gov.au

Page last reviewed: 25 Mar 2024

 


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