Farmers starting beekeeping need technical knowledge. They should train with local beekeepers and get certified by reputable institutes or agricultural departments for practical skills.
Choose a dry location for starting a honey business. Moisture affects bees and honey ripening. Ensure access to water; trees provide wind protection, shade can be natural or artificial.
Entrepreneurs in beekeeping need various tools based on their location. Local beekeepers can use equipment like hive stands, bottom boards, hive bodies, painting, and smokers.
Bees in India face various diseases like Acarin and Nosema, affecting both adults and larvae. Farmers need to act early to control them, seeking help from the agriculture department.
Beekeepers harvest honey 2-3 times a year, usually from mid-June to mid-September. The frequency depends on local conditions and can be affected by weather, diseases, and pests in the hives.
Some people keep bees for pollination, but it takes a lot of work to manage many hives. Growers often rent hives instead. They position hives near fields, saving bee energy and moving them closer during flowering.