http://orgprints.org/14302/ Status Quo der Ökologischen Bienenhaltung in Deutschland There is currently an estimated 320 organic beekeepers in Germany. Until recently, there has been no scientific research conducted on the status of the sector. For this reason, an empirical study was designed to analyse the structure and specifics of organic beekeeping. 150 beekeepers are practicing apiculture as their main branch of production and keeping more than 25 bee hives. This corresponds to 3.3% of all professional beekeepers in Germany. The number of organic beekeepers and hives is on the rise, with many beekeepers seeing a great potential in the organic honey market. Of those practicing organic apiculture, 50% are planning to increase production over the next 3 years. Anspach, Dipl.-Ing.agr. Victor Herrmann, Dipl.-Ing. Jonas Möller, Prof. Dr. Detlev 1animalprod int_conf_2009_wita_2 Status Quo der Ökologischen Bienenhaltung in Deutschland 2009-04-14 Anspach, Dipl.-Ing.agr. Victor; Herrmann, Dipl.-Ing. Jonas and Möller, Prof. Dr. Detlev (2009) Status Quo der Ökologischen Bienenhaltung in Deutschland. 10. Wissenschaftstagung Ökologischer Landbau, Zürich, 11.-13. Februar 2009. application/pdf