One day training on “scientific beekeeping for entrepreneurship development cum input distribution” was organised by the All India Co-ordinated Research Project on Honey bees and Pollinators (AICRP-HB&P), Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR), School of Agricultural Sciences (SAS), Nagaland University (NU), Medziphema on February 10 at Kitami Village, Zunheboto.
A press release by SAS Medziphema, NU stated that the training covered topics on beekeeping equipment where the importance of scientific bee box and other equipment in rearing of apis cerana and stingless bees were discussed. The farmers were enlightened on benefits of using scientific bee boxes over traditional ones.
The farmers were also highlighted on bee biology, life cycle of honey bees, their management during different seasons, bee diseases and pests, queen rearing, etc. in detail. Deliberations were made on different products derived from honeybees, quality management of honey, wax, pollen, bee venom, royal jelly, propolis, etc. and stressed on the value addition of honey and other bee products.
The farmers were also sensitised on the role of bees as important pollinators and the vital role of bees in increasing the production of fruits, vegetables and other crops including oilseeds like mustard and sunflower.
The resource persons were Living Bible College, Vihokhu, assistant professor, Dr. Otto S. Awomi, scientist, SAS, NU, Dr. Kavi Sumi, and PI, AICRP(HB&P), SAS, NU, Dr. Avinash Chauhan. The practical demonstration was imparted by bee professional, AICRP(HB&P), SAS, NU Medziphema, Ngukho.
The training attended by more than 75 farmers from Kitami and nearby villages under Pughoboto sub-division, Zunheboto district concluded with “experience remark” by the trainees.