From page 11 More than 1750 sticky mats were deployed in hives that had arrived on almond farms in the region . “ They have been tested and have come back negative for Varroa mite , meaning we have taken all necessary steps to facilitate these crucial services in the safest way possible ,” Mr Saunders said . “ The success of this pollination event is being closely watched by other horticultural and cropping industries , as well as our surrounding jurisdictions , because we are the gold standard in surveillance .” A total of 946 movement permits had been granted at the time of the meeting in Griffith in August , and 764 people had completed the Tocal training , some of whom would be involved in pollinating melons , citrus , stone fruit , canola , cherries , apples , lettuce and seed production .
RIGHT : Almond grower James Callipari and ABA Chief Executive Officer Tim Jackson during the ABA ' s recent visit to Griffith .
BELOW : Industry leaders , government and biosecurity representatives at the Griffith visit . industry . australianalmonds . com . au
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