Each hive of bees can produce anywhere from 20 to 60 pounds of honey on average per year (depending on a variety of factors such as geographic location, weather, temperature, pests, local flora, and more). Some hives can produce much greater amounts under ideal management conditions
Malaika Honey
Uganda Honey Bee Keepers Association
COVAB
Golden Bees Ltd
Lourado Bees, Naigaga Complex
How old is beekeeping?
History Of Beekeeping: Ancient Times The earliest records of humans eating honey (and wax), are believed to date back 10,000 years. This has been indicated in prehistoric drawings found in caves, whilst drawings found in Spain and believed to be around 7,000 years old, appear to indicate a form of beekeeping.
How is beekeeping done?
A beekeeper (or apiarist) keeps bees in order to collect their honey and other products that the hive produce (including beeswax, propolis, flower pollen, bee pollen, and royal jelly), to pollinate crops, or to produce bees for sale to other beekeepers. A location where bees are kept is called an apiary or “bee yard”.
How much time does beekeeping take?
In short, expect to spend 15 to 30 hours during your first year to care for one hive. The more hives you have, the more time you’ll spend on beekeeping. However, that does not mean that you should expect to spend 15 to 30 hours a year per hive. The time to hive ratio decreases a little
How do I start beekeeping for beginners?
As soon as you’ve placed your order for that first colony, in other words, you should start getting your beekeeping equipment together.
- Bee Hive Construction.
- The Queen Bee.
- Installing Bees in a Hive.
- Spring Feeding Bees.
- Beekeeping Equipment.
- Bee Swarming.
- Harvesting Honey.
- The Cost of Beekeeping.