A trainee receives free scientific bee box from Dr. Avinash Chauhan, PI, AICRP(HB&P), SAS, NU, Medziphema during the training on Scientific Beekeeping in Kitami Village on February 10.
Medziphema, February 11 (MExN): A one-day training on "Scientific Beekeeping for Entrepreneurship Development cum Input Distribution" was organized in Kitami Village, Zunheboto, on February 10.
Over 75 farmers from Kitami and nearby villages under Pughoboto subdivision of Zunheboto district attended the training organized by the All India Co-ordinated Research Project on Honey Bees and Pollinators (AICRP-HB&P), ICAR, School of Agricultural Sciences, Nagaland University, Medziphema.
The training covered topics on beekeeping equipment, where the importance of scientific bee boxes and other equipment in rearing Apis cerana and Stingless bees were discussed while farmers were enlightened on the benefits of using scientific bee boxes over traditional ones, informed a press release.
Bee biology, the life cycle of honey bees, their management during different seasons, bee diseases and pests, queen rearing, etc., were also discussed in detail.
Deliberations were made on different products derived from honeybees, quality management of honey, wax, pollen, bee venom, royal jelly, propolis, etc., as well as the value addition of honey and other bee products.
Farmers were also sensitised to the role of bees as important pollinators and their vital role in increasing the production of fruits, vegetables, and other crops, including oilseeds like mustard and sunflower.
The resource persons were Dr. Otto S Awomi, Asst. Professor, Living Bible College, Vihokhu; Dr. Kavi Sumi, Scientist, SAS, NU; Dr. Avinash Chauhan, Principal Investigator AICRP (HB&P). Practical demonstration was imparted by Ngukho, Bee Professional, AICRP (HB&P).
The training concluded with an 'Experience Remark' from various beekeepers and a vote of thanks by Kughakhu, VDB Secretary, Kitami Village, followed by the free distribution of bee boxes to all the trainees, the release added.
Earlier, Training Coordinator Dr. Chauhan chaired and welcomed all the participants. The training was sponsored by AICRP, Honey bees and Pollinators under NEH programme of ICAR (Indian Council of Agricultural Research), New Delhi.
