Sydney: NSW Department of Primary Industries, 2025. Quarto, paperback, colour photographs, text illustrations, graphs.

The book explores how bees use pollen, nectar, and water, and offers practical advice on providing supplementary nutrition when environmental resources are insufficient. It also examines the cost-effectiveness of feeding supplements during shortfalls and dearth periods such as times of drought and floods.
Beyond detecting the nutritional problem, the book describes in detail the impacts poor nutrition has on the health and productivity of a colony, which influence returns for beekeepers. It also deepens the understanding of nutritional management in the context of pests and diseases, including Varroa.
Don’t rely solely on your bees’ foraging ability. Nutritional shortfalls in the floral landscape can be subtle but significant. Stay proactive in monitoring and supporting your bees' health.


Introduction
Chapter 1. Essential nutrition
Chapter 2. Detecting the nutrition problem
Chapter 3. Foraging behaviour
Chapter 4. Pollen
Chapter 5. Sugar
Chapter 6. Water
Chapter 7. The link between nutrition and health
Chapter 8. Costs vs benefits.