Production of honey and wax has been held in high esteem for many thousands of years and yet bees are nonetheless undervalued for their industrious contribution to mankind's nutritional requirements. In this edition of New Agriculturist , we focus on the diverse benefits of wild and domesticated bees and the threats, which currently constrain the further development of beekeeping in many regions. The tradition of beekeeping in Africa dates back almost 5000 years when beehives were first used for producing honey in ancient Egypt. The passage of time has seen the spread of beekeeping from Egypt to the Middle East, throughout . . . Beekeeping in Uganda Traditional methods of bee keeping are still predominant in Uganda where it remains an important seasonal activity in many regions.
Rural people have a good knowledge of bees, plants and places favoured by bees but hives are . . .
Beehives are a relatively new sight in the North West Province of Cameroon. After a slow start, the hives . . . The Miombo woodlands of Zambia contain many tree species that are ideal for beekeeping. However, the production of honey is often constrained by periods of drought or limited rainfall. Neglected or mis managed hives also .