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Many people can gain from Bee farming. Women farmers are often the poorest people in any area. The income from one bee-hive can provide enough money to pay for a child's primary education. Where honey is not sold it can be a valuable and popular addition to the family diet. Honey, Wax and Propolis are recognised traditionally for their medicinal properties.
Young, unemployed men with little or no role in society, often turn to alcohol which is costly and disruptive to their society. Some may leave the rural community to seek work in towns which often leads to rural depopulation and slum urban development. Bee farming can give young men an acceptable way of life adn an income based in the local community, keeping families in tact, and providing a skill that can be passed from father to son.
Traditional bee farmers can earn more money from improved honey yield and adopting more productive beekeeping methods. Bees Abroad can provide training in effective honey harvesting techniques and management of bees.
Bee farmers can get better prices for good quality honey. We can provide access to training in management and marketing skills.
Local farmers can benefit from increased harvest due to improved pollination from good beekeeping practice and less destructive harvesting.