Apiculture and honey crops as a diversification of income and crops in small farms (DiverIMPACTS Practice Abstract)

{Tool} Apiculture and honey crops as a diversification of income and crops in small farms (DiverIMPACTS Practice Abstract). [Bienenzucht und Honiganbau als Diversifizierung von Einkommen und Anbauprodukten in kleinen landwirtschaftlichen Betrieben (DiverIMPACTS Practice Abstract).] Creator(s): Radzikowski, Pawel; Stalenga, Jarosław; Trugly, Bence and Bennet, Callum. Issuing Organisation(s): IUGN - Institute of Soil Science and Plant Cultivation, ÖMKi - Hungarian Research Institute of Organic Agriculture, LEAF - Linking Environment and Farming. (2022)

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Summary in the original language of the document

To realize this, certain changes must be made, for instance proper training in beekeeping and equipment, purchasing of bee colonies, and introducing honeycrops. The benefits, key findings and practical recommendations are provided in this practice abstract.

Summary translation

Um dies zu erreichen, müssen bestimmte Änderungen vorgenommen werden, z. B. eine angemessene Ausbildung in der Imkerei und Ausrüstung, der Kauf von Bienenvölkern und die Einführung von Honigkulturen. Die Vorteile, die wichtigsten Erkenntnisse und die praktischen Empfehlungen werden in diesem Praxisbericht dargelegt.

EPrint Type:	Practice tool
Teaser:	Learn how to use apiculture to diversify farm income.
What problem does the tool address?:	There is a high demand for high-quality honey and other bee products in the EU. Large quantities of honey are imported from outside the EU whose quality and origin can be questionable. There are countries in the EU with a diverse agricultural structure favourable for beekeeping, particularly in Poland and Romania, but also in Mediterranean countries. Now, small farms in these regions are often not able to achieve a satisfactory economic income or implement agricultural innovations. Indeed, despite the large potential for diversification, farmers are often growing only a few basic species of crops. Finally, to face the aging of farmer population, there is a need to innovate in proposing some activities with lower workload.
What solution does the tool offer?:	The introduction of apiculture and the necessary honey crops has the potential to increase farm income and significantly diversify crops.
Country:	Poland
Type of Practice Tool:	Practice abstracts
Keywords:	beekeeping, apiculture, beekeeping appliances, farm management, diversification
Agrovoc keywords:	Language Value URI English beekeeping -> apiculture http://aims.fao.org/aos/agrovoc/c_529 English beekeeping appliances -> hive equipment http://aims.fao.org/aos/agrovoc/c_3638 English farm management http://aims.fao.org/aos/agrovoc/c_2799 English diversification http://aims.fao.org/aos/agrovoc/c_2344
Subjects:	Farming Systems > Farm economics Environmental aspects > Biodiversity and ecosystem services
Research affiliation:	European Union > Horizon 2020 > Diverimpacts Hungary > Hungarian Research Institute of Organic Agriculture Poland European Union > Organic Farm Knowledge
Horizon Europe or H2020 Grant Agreement Number:	727482
Related Links:	https://organic-farmknowledge.org/tool/44290, https://ec.europa.eu/eurostat/web/products-eurostat-news/-/edn-20190520-1, https://ec.europa.eu/info/sites/default/files/food-farming-fisheries/animals_and_animal_products/documents/market-presentation-honey-spring2021_en.pdf, https://ec.europa.eu/info/food-farming-fisheries/animals-and-animal-products/animal-products/honey_en, https://organic-farmknowledge.org/tool/44059, https://organic-farmknowledge.org/tool/40185, https://organic-farmknowledge.org/tool/40184, https://twitter.com/farm_knowledge/status/1555596940330541058, https://www.facebook.com/organicfarmknowledge/posts/pfbid02X6w6GzQmRnZGD3SSQZwZvd4L8pKpUY22wQQW9YFjVuk6aJ4zYWY8H1AzFidheFtil
Project ID:	ofk
Deposited By:	Rüger, Madelaine Lea
ID Code:	44290
Deposited On:	18 Jul 2022 13:51
Last Modified:	02 May 2024 10:32
Document Language:	English
Status:	Published

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