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An aggressive beetle infestation in Wayanad has devastated honey production, destroying colonies and causing massive financial losses for farmers and traditional forest gatherers who failed to harvest any honey this season.
Unnikrishnan transformed backyard apiculture in Kerala into a profitable enterprise by harvesting diverse honey types and launching value-added products like soaps, while local farmers seek greater government support for the sector.
Dr Sreelatha Chandroth and Dr Dinesh K S explain the right way to mix 'then' aka honey and 'vayambu,' or sweet flag.
Rising sugar costs are severely impacting beekeepers, who rely on it to feed colonies during nectar scarcity. Unchanged honey prices mean businesses are unsustainable, risking thousands of hives.
The peak honey production season in rubber plantations usually begins in December, when rubber trees shed their leaves and fresh shoots emerge.
When Robin first turned to beekeeping as a means of livelihood, he could hardly have imagined selling even 500 kg of honey in a single year.
Dr Suresh C Pillai of Atlantic Technological University, Ireland, explains the reasons.
Beekeeping excellence is exemplified by Umarali Shihab, recognized as Kerala's best beekeeper.
Farmers supplying honey to the centre are assured a fair price
Honey has a high value and price. Maintaining one or two beehives will provide enough honey for household needs. There are many types of little bees. The common little bees in our region are black. You can now buy little honeybee colonies with their hives from honeybee farmers. If there is a
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