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An overview of rural development and small-scale beekeeping in Fiji
Bee World, Vol.97(2), pp.39-44
06/2020
Abstract
Beekeeping is an income generating activity which provides a range of benefits economically, environmentally, and socially to individuals and communities (Bradbear, 2009; Schouten & Lloyd, 2019). Honey bees produce several valuable products that may be used as a source of income for beekeepers. Honey is in high demand internationally, used around the world for its taste, nutritional benefits, and medicinal properties (Ahmad, Joshi, & Gurung, 2007). Further, beeswax can be sold raw, processed, or transformed into value-added products such as cosmetics and candles (Aguiree & Pasteur, 1998; Bradbear, 2009; Hilmi, Bradbear, & Mejia, 2011). Additional profitable products include royal jelly, propolis, pollen, queen bees, and nucleus colonies (Bradbear, 2009; Krell, 1996). Evidently, there are great economic incentives for those involved in beekeeping.
Details
- Title
- An overview of rural development and small-scale beekeeping in Fiji
- Creators
- Jordanna Hinton (Corresponding Author) - Southern Cross UniversityCooper Schouten - Southern Cross UniversityAnneliese Austin - Southern Cross University, Faculty of Science and EngineeringDavid Lloyd - Southern Cross University
- Publication Details
- Bee World, Vol.97(2), pp.39-44
- Publisher
- Taylor & Francis
- Identifiers
- 991012856000202368
- Copyright
- © 2019 International Bee Research Association.
- Academic Unit
- Faculty of Science and Engineering; School of Environment, Science and Engineering; Science
- Language
- English
- Resource Type
- Journal article