I’m a Beekeeper with three big goals I’m working toward, and I believe they’re goals we beekeepers can achieve together.
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I’m Anthony, a beekeeper living in the Southern Highlands of NSW, Australia. Beekeeping started as a hobby for me, but it quickly became a passion. With over 20 years in IT and AI, I saw ways to combine my skills with my love for bees to solve some of the challenges I encountered along the way.
The more beekeepers we have, the stronger our community and impact.
With better knowledge, we can care for our bees more effectively.
By working with nature and each other, we can support forest regeneration and biodiversity worldwide.
These might sound ambitious, but I believe that with teamwork, they’re entirely possible. I’d love to work with beekeepers from all over the world to achieve them.
Many associations can feel intimidating, especially for women and younger people. Beekeeping should be a space for everyone, and I want to make it easier for all people to join and thrive in this field.
Even with a mentor, it’s hard to get advice in real-time or track every detail about your hives. I found myself needing a way to stay on top of things without always relying on others.
Beekeeping is about more than just honey – it’s also about working with nature. I see a way how we, as beekeepers, could use our work with bees to support reforestation and biodiversity efforts.
To address these challenges and work toward the three goals, I’ve been developing a tool called HiveHelp.AI. It’s not just an app – it’s a way for us to connect, grow, and work together for our bees and the planet.
I’m also working on an exciting new feature: the app will soon be able to analyze photos of your pollen boards. This data can tell us what plants are present in your area, which will not only help you understand your honey better but can also inform reforestation efforts.
Imagine beekeepers around the world contributing local biodiversity data to environmental agencies – all by observing what their bees bring home. Together, we can support the restoration of forests and ecosystems, one hive at a time.
The feature uses photos of pollen boards, hive locations, the time of year, beekeeper notes, and an AI model to identify which plants bees are likely visiting in different areas—and which ones they likely aren’t but should be, based on the location and season.
Managed European honey bees do compete with native bees for food, but that competition makes them a useful indicator of available plant resources.
Data from just one hive isn’t enough for biodiversity studies, but with over 8,000 beekeepers (and growing) contributing, we can collect enough data from hives worldwide to draw meaningful conclusions. This can help environmental agencies monitor and understand biodiversity across regions in real-time.
I’d love to collaborate with beekeepers everywhere, whether you’ve been doing this for decades or are just starting out. We all bring something valuable to the table, and with tools like HiveHelp.AI, we can build a more connected, inclusive, and impactful beekeeping community.
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More importantly, I’d love to hear your thoughts, ideas, and feedback. Let’s keep the conversation going, because I believe that the future of beekeeping – and our planet – depends on all of us working together. Connect with me on Facebook.
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