Journal of Apiculture (한국양봉학회지)

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Opportunities and Constraints of Beekeeping Practices in Ethiopia

  • Dekebo, Aman (Agricultural Science and Technology Institute Andong National University) ;
  • Bisrat, Daniel (Agricultural Science and Technology Institute Andong National University) ;
  • Jung, Chuleui (Agricultural Science and Technology Institute Andong National University)
  • Received : 2019.06.02
  • Accepted : 2019.06.26
  • Published : 2019.06.30
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Abstract

Beekeeping has been practiced for centuries in Ethiopia. Currently, there are three broad classification of honey production systems in Ethiopia; these are traditional (forest and backyard), transitional(intermediate) and modern(frame beehive) systems. Ethiopian honey production is characterized by the widespread use of traditional technology resulting in relatively low honey yield and poor honey quality. Despite the challenges and constraints, Ethiopia has the largest bee population in Africa with over 10 million bee colonies, of which 5 to 7.5million are hived while the remaining exists in the wild. Consequently, these figures, indeed, has put Ethiopia as the leading honey and beeswax producer in Africa. In fact, Ethiopia has even bigger potential than the current honey production due to the availability of plenty apicultural resources such as natural forests with adequate apiculture flora, water resources and a high number of existing bee colonies. However, lack of well-trained man powers, lack of standardization, problems associated with honey bee pests and diseases, high price and limited availability of modern beekeeping equipment's for beekeepers and absconding and migration of bee colonies are some of the major constraints reported for beekeeping in Ethiopia. In this review, an attempt was made to present all beekeeping practices in Ethiopia. The opportunities and major constraints of the sector were also discussed.

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