BEEKEEPING COURSES
The Importance of Beekeeping
Beekeeping has a very important role to play in the development of Kenya and other African countries.
Pollination is the most important but often unseen benefit. Pollination
is the transfer of pollen from the male to the female part of the
flower resulting in fertilization. Bees are good pollinators and
many flowering plants depend on insects, such as bees, to transfer
pollen. Inadequate pollination results in low yields of uneven and
small fruits. It is estimated that more than 75% of the crops in
warmer countries, such as Kenya, benefit from bee pollination.
The other main benefit of beekeeping is the production of products
such as honey and beeswax which are a valuable source of income
for small-holder farmers. Beekeeping is also a valuable source of
income for pastoralist communities in Kenya's Arid and Semi Arid
Lands (ASAL's). People living in ASAL's are among Kenya's poorest.
Beekeeping also has a very important role to play in protecting
Kenya's natural environment and gives communities economic benefits
from standing trees. As a group, beekeepers have a vested interest
in protecting trees - the source of their honey.
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about Beekeeping shortcourses
Beekeeping Capacity Building Project
Baraka Agricultural College runs a Beekeeping Outreach Project
(Beekeeping Development Unit) to five Districts in Kenya
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about Beekeeping Development Unit
Bee Product Marketing
Baraka Agricultural College has been assisting small holder beekeepers
market their honey as a means of uplifting their livelihoods. Baraka
Agricultural College as been generating income through sales of
honey and its by products by Baraka Highland Honey (BHH).
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Baraka Highland Honey
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