Supporting Australian farmers to create better outcomes for pollinators.
Pollinator Positive Farming is an Australian certification program helping farmers and land managers to protect and support bees and other pollinators on their farms.
Supporting Australian farmers to create better outcomes for pollinators.
Pollinator Positive Farming is an Australian certification program helping farmers and land managers to protect and support pollinators on their farms.
Better conditions for pollinators. Practical support for farmers.
Developed for Australian agricultural conditions, Pollinator Positive Farming offers practical support to farmers and land managers, with a focus on continuous improvement.
Pollinator Positive Farming provides a practical framework to:
Support pollinators
Protect and improve the habitat, food and nesting resources available on their farms.
Improve farm practices
Identify practical actions suited to their property, industry and production system.
Access support
Benefit from program resources, research updates, learning opportunities and specialist expertise.
Gain recognition
Demonstrate commitment to supporting pollinators through program membership or certification.
Build on existing work
Recognise current practices and identify opportunities for ongoing improvement.
Pollinator Positive Farming is delivered by the Wheen Bee Foundation and guided by the Pollinator Positive Farming Scientific Taskforce.
How it works
Pollinator Positive Farming recognises that every farm is different. It provides a practical approach to supporting bees and other pollinators, with actions tailored to each property’s conditions, priorities and production system.
Assess
Review your farm's existing habitat, resources and management practices against the program's Entry Criteria.
Entry Criteria include:
- Pollinator Habitat
- Floral Resources
- Nesting Resources
- Integrated Pest and Pollinator Management (IPPM)
- Clean Water.
Plan
Choose the participation level that best suits your farm.
Certified participants develop a tailored Pollinator Management Plan, identifying practical actions relevant to their property, industry and production system.
Improve
Build on existing practices and review progress over time.
All participants complete an annual review with the Pollinating Positive Farming team. Certified participants commit to completing at least one improvement action each year.
Participation levels
Pollinator Positive Farming offers two levels of participation, with support available for farmers and land managers at different stages.
Member level
For farmers and land managers who meet the program's core Entry Criteria and want to maintain good pollinator management practices.-
Members receive:
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Annual Member certificate
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Access to program resources, research updates and webinars
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Connection to a network of participating farmers
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Annual progress call and guidance
Certified level
For farmers and land managers who meet all program Criteria and demonstrate an ongoing commitment to improving conditions for pollinators.-
Certified participants receive all Member benefits, plus:
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Formal certification and approved use of the Certified logo
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Support to develop and review a Pollinator Management Plan
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Additional technical support, including specialist consultancy
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Recognition of their commitment to ongoing improvement
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Certified participants complete at least one improvement action each year, based on their farm's needs and priorities.
Working towards the Entry Criteria?
Farmers and land managers who do not yet meet the Entry Criteria can participate In Development at either level, accessing resources and support while working towards the requirements.
Download the Pollinator Positive Farming Program Summary
Explore the Entry Criteria, participation requirements, support and certification process.
Frequently asked questions
Pollinator Positive Farming is open to farmers and land managers across Australia, from all agricultural industries and farming systems.
Farmers and land managers who do not yet meet the Criteria can join In Development at either participation level. This provides access to program resources and support while working towards meeting the requirements.
All participants complete an annual progress call, taking approximately one hour for Members and 1.5 hours for Certified participants.
Certified participants also develop and review their Pollinator Management Plan and complete at least one improvement action each year.
Certification is assessed through a second-party desktop audit conducted by the Pollinator Positive Farming team. This involves reviewing documented evidence and mapping against the program Criteria.
Certified participants must complete at least one improvement action annually.
There is no set percentage or universal improvement target. Actions are tailored to each farm’s starting point
For questions about Pollinator Positive Farming or participation options, contact Program Manager Rowena Danks at rowena.danks@wheenbeefoundation.org.au.
Express your interest
Pollinator Positive Farming is open to farmers and land managers.Â
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