This publication is commissioned by EPOPA.
© EPOPA 2006
Introduction
This document was developed as a practical guide on organic beekeeping for African small-holders who are beekeepers or have an interest to start beekeeping. Traditionally beekeeping in Africa is a man’s activity as traditional beehives are hung high up in the trees and women are not supposed to climb
trees. By moving the beehives onto the ground, it not only opens the possibility for women to become involved in this activity but also to regularly monitor the bee colonies thus improving their management.
Traditional bee keepers burn out the colony when harvesting the products.
In organic beekeeping this is not an allowed. This practical guideline is developed with a lot of pictures and with limited text for use by small holder farmers.