A review on Apiculture: Trends and opportunities

A review on Apiculture: Trends and opportunities

R. P. Dongarjal, N. V . Bhagas, M. M. Deshmukh, S.S. Mule

Department of entomology, CSMSS, College of Agricuture, VNMKV, Parbhani, Maharashtra, India.

Corresponding Author:

R. P. Dongarjal

Email: dongarjalraj@gmail.com

Abstract

Apiculture is the practice of keeping and managing honeybees for producing honey and other related products. Honey is a natural sweetener that has a variety of health benefits. The product is also used for manufacturing other products, such as beeswax, royal jelly, propolis, and pollen. The components of apiculture include bee colonies, beekeepers, beekeeping equipment, and the products produced from the bee colonies. Bees also play a crucial role in pollination, which is essential for growing crops and fruits. In comparison to other forms of agriculture, apiculture requires less land and water and has a lower carbon footprint. It is also a sustainable practice that supports biodiversity and ecological balance. In recent time apiculture is playing a major role in different sectors to strengthening the agriculture as secondary source.

Keywords: Apiculture, bees, royal jelly, pollen, propolis.