Central Africa: Beekeeping, an opportunity for the forests of the Congo Basin (AgribusinessTV)
Beekeeping is a vital activity in the forests of the Republic of Congo, providing not only economic opportunities for local […]
Zimbabwe: Beekeepers protects forests (Global Press Journal)
Clad in a white protective suit from head to toe, Willett Mtisi lights a smoker in her hands. As soon […]
Madagascar: Beekeepers persist despite fires and forest losses (Mongabay)
Dobolalina is a village in Madagascar that is home to one of the last primary forests in Madagascar’s Central Highlands, […]
Basic beekeeping manual
Practical Action, a UK-based NGO, presents a multi-part manual on all aspects of keeping bees. Sections of the manual include: […]
Ethiopia: Beekeepers try different techniques to protect bees from pesticides
It’s getting dark and Abraham Tiruneh’s bees are buzzing loudly as they fly quickly towards their beehives, which are hanging […]
FAO: Constraints faced by beekeepers in developing countries
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations published a report in 2011 called Bees and their roles in […]
Tanzania: Sunflower farmers increase yields by keeping bees
A thick, dark cloud is slowly forming in the sky and the rain could start any minute. Emiliana Lucas sighs […]
Togo: Beekeeping to boost income and health
In Edouwoussi, a forest beekeeping co-operative relies on harmony between the bees’ well-being and forest conservation for its success. Here, […]
Rwanda: Brigitte Muhayimana breaks cultural barriers to succeed in beekeeping
There’s a popular belief in Rwanda that bees fly away when women come near. This has discouraged more than one […]
Resources about beekeeping
May 20th is World Bee Day. This could be a good time to prepare a radio program about the benefits […]