Commercial Bee-Keeping Under Natural Farming

Author : Rahul Dev Behera
Pages : 182
Year of Publication : 2026
Language : English
Binding : Hardback
This skill-based training book introduces the basics of beekeeping within natural farming systems, focusing on eco-friendly, indigenous, and low-input practices. It explains the biology of bees, different bee species, and how to select a suitable apiary site in natural farm settings. The book covers natural hive designs, feeding techniques, and health care of bees using natural inputs. Learners will also understand how to manage pests and diseases naturally, carry out queen rearing and colony multiplication, and harvest honey and other bee products like wax, propolis, and royal jelly. With sections on certification, entrepreneurship, marketing, and government support, this book is ideal for farmers and youth who wish to take up natural beekeeping as a sustainable rural enterprise.