About Beekeeping ,Importance of Bees and Challenges in Beekeeping

Beekeeping
Introduction
Importance of Bees
Challenges in Beekeeping
Economic Impact

1. BEEKEEPING

2. I n t r o d u c t i o n B ee k ee p i n g i s a t h r i v i n g i n d u s t r y i n P u n j a b , c o n t r i b u t i n g t o t h e e c o n o m y a n d b i o d i v e r s i t y . T h i s p r e s e n t a t i o n e x p l o r e s t h e b e n e fi t s o f b ee k ee p i n g , i n c l u d i n g h o n e y p r o d u c t i o n , p o lli n a t i o n s e r v i c e s , a n d e m p l o y m e n t o pp o r t u n i t i e s . W e w ill a l s o d i s c u ss t h e c h a ll e n g e s f a c e d b y b ee k ee p e r s a n d t h e s t e p s t a k e n t o p r o m o t e s u s t a i n a b l e p r a c t i c e s .

3. Importance of Bees I n agriculture B ee s p l a y a c r u c ial r o l e i n p o lli n a t i n g c r o p s , e n s u r i n g f oo d s e c u r i t y a n d biodiversity. They are responsible for p o lli n a t i n g a v a r i e t y o f f r u i t s , vegetables, and nuts. Without bees, o u r a g r i c u l t u r al s y s t e m s w o u l d s u f f e r , l e a d i n g t o r e d u c e d c r o p y i e l d s a n d e c o n o m i c l o ss e s . B y u n d e r s t a n d i n g t h e i m p o r t a n c e o f b ee s , w e c a n appreciate the significance of beekeeping in Punjab's agricultural landscape.

4. Beekeeping Basics B ee k ee p i n g r e q u i r e s k n o w l e d g e o f b ee behavior, hive management, and honey extraction. Beekeepers must understand the different types of bees, their life cycle, and the equipment needed for beekeeping. Proper hive maintenance, pest control, and honey harvesting techniques are essential for successful beekeeping.

5. H o n e y P r o d u c t i o n B ee k ee p i n g i n Pu n j a b i s n o t o n l y a b o ut b ee s b ut a l s o a b o u t t h e delicious honey they produce. Honey p r o d u c t i o n i s a p r o fi t a b l e v e n t u r e , p r o v i d i n g b ee k ee p e r s w i t h a s us t a i n a b l e s o u r c e o f i n c o m e . T h e p r o c e ss o f h o n e y production, from nectar collection to e x t r a c t i o n a n d p a c k a gi n g.

6. BEEKEEPING SCENARIO IN PUNJAB Bee colonies:1169 Numbers of beekeepers:271135 Honey production:15000 metric tonne s Rank in honey production:3 South western zone- Wheat, paddy, cotton , Toria Central Zone-Wheat, Paddy, Citrus, Mango, Sunflower , Toria Sub mountainous zone-Sugarcane, Vegetables Crops, Sunflower Punjab contribute 10 % of total production India's case, the per capita honey consumption is as low as 50 grams per year; globally, it ranges from 250-300 gms .

7. Estimated Cost Benefit Analysis of 25 Colonies' Scientific Apiary ( Stationary Beekeeping; Non Diversification Plan) A (Non-Recurring Cost)

8. B. Recurring Cost   C. Net Expenses

9. D.Gross Monetary Income   E.Net Profit during First Year : Rs . 53,650 - Rs . 32531 = Rs . 21,119 F. Profit per Colony (@ Rs . 844 kg of honey) :::::: Rs . 844.76

10. Challenges in Beekeeping B ee k ee p i n g i n Pu n j a b f a c e s v a r i o u s c h a ll e n ge s s u c h a s C li m at e c h a n ge P e s t i c i d e u s e Marketing Administrative Problems Government Policy Problems D i s e a s e s a f f e c t i n g b ee c o l o n i e s

11. Sustainable Beekeeping Practices T o e n s u r e t h e l o n g - t e r m v i a b ili t y o f b ee k ee p i n g, s us t a i n a b l e p r a c t i c e s a r e c r uc i a l . T h e i m p o r t a n c e o f s u s t a i n a b l e b ee k ee p i n g, i n c l u d i n g o r gan i c h o n e y production, habitat conservation, and i n t e g r at e d p e s t man a ge m e n t . Discover the initiatives and programs i m p l e m e n t e d i n Pu n j a b t o p r o m o t e e n v i r o n m e n t a ll y f r i e n d l y a n d s o c i a ll y r e s p o n s i b l e b ee k ee p i n g p r a c t i c e s

12. Economic Impact B ee k ee p i n g n o t o n l y b e n e fi t s i n d i v i d ual b ee k ee p e r s b u t a l s o c o n t r i b u t e s t o t h e o v e r a ll e c o n o m y o f Pun j a b . T h i s s li d e h i gh li gh t s t h e e c o n o m i c i m p a c t o f b ee k ee p i n g, i n c l ud i n g j o b c r e a t i o n , h o n e y e x p o r t s , a n d t h e m ul t i p li e r e f f e c t o n r e l at e d i n d us t r i e s . E x p l o r e h o w b ee k ee p i n g s t i m ula t e s r u r a l d e v e l o p m e n t a n d p r o v i d e s i n c o m e o pp o r t u n i t i e s f o r beekeepers and associated businesses

13. Future of Beekeeping As we conclude this presentation, let's e n v i s i o n t h e f u t u r e o f b ee k ee p i n g i n Punjab. This slide explores the potential growth, challenges, and opportunities t h a t li e a h e a d f o r b ee k ee p e r s . B y e m b r a c i n g s u s t a i n a b l e p r a c t i c e s , f o s t e r i n g i nn o v a t i o n , a n d a dd r e ss i ng emerging issues, Punjab can continue to t h r i v e a s a b ee k ee p i n g h u b a n d contribute to a sustainable and resilient a g r i c u l t u r a l s e c t o r .