15/11/2021
Globally, pollinators are responsible for pollinating more than 1,200 crops. 87 of the leading 115 food crops, or about 75%, depend on pollinators. Every year, pollinators contribute more than $217 billion to the global economy. Here are five steps in starting a beekeeping operation.
Step 1: Site Selection and Location of apiary Select an area that provides a wide variety of flowering plants which supports the foraging characteristics of bees. Flowering shrubs provide nectar and pollen for continuous supply of food for maintenance of the colonies. Apiary sites should be chosen p...