Second training on scientific beekeeping with stingless bees and Apis cerana for better honey production and pollination in Nagaland was conducted at Chesezu village.
Phek, March 14 (MExN): The second training on scientific beekeeping with stingless bees and Apis cerana for better honey production and pollination in Nagaland was conducted at Chesezu village in Phek district from February 22 to 24.
A press release received here stated that altogether, 69 beekeepers from six villages attended the Intensive training which included practical demonstration by resource persons apart from discussion hours.
Specified topics on scientific Stingless beekeeping, basics on apiary establishment, scientific hives and maintenance, bee diseases & pests, importance of bees and insects on pollination, scientific honey harvesting, etc. were delineated by the resource speakers.
The inaugural session was attended by Head GB as well as the Chairman of Chesezu Village Council as Special Guest while Pastor, CCRC, pronounced the invocation. Dr Otto S Awomi, Lecturer, Living Bible College Ayinato, compered the inaugural event while Dr Avinash Chauhan, Principal Investigator, & Training Coordinator, AICRP (HB &P), SASRD, NU, Medziphema delivered the introductory speech and Ngukho, Bee Professional, AICRP (HB&P) delivered the vote of thanks.
