The bee industry is searching for market-ready technology to help safeguard the sector from floods, fires and biosecurity risks.

AgriFutures is inviting start-ups and entrepreneurs to pitch their ideas to industry leaders as part of the Bee Tech Challenge.

Rural editor Sophie Clarke caught up with AgriFutures Honeybee & Pollination Program Manager Annelise McGaw, to hear more about issues plaguing the sector and this new initiative.

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