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Vid looks interesting. And thanks for the description. Bookmarked for watching tomorrow ( am saving today's data capacity to watch The Graham Norton Show ).
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Vid looks interesting. And thanks for the description. Bookmarked for watching tomorrow ( am saving today's data capacity to watch The Graham Norton Show ).
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We are mashallah #4 in Dairy Production and Now Honey is rising
The rivers of Milk and Honey does applies to Pakistan
Mashallah
Hope we focus on the tree plantation in Balochistan and Sindh as well
The rivers of Milk and Honey does applies to Pakistan
Mashallah
Hope we focus on the tree plantation in Balochistan and Sindh as well
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President calls for enhancing honey production
Stresses need for modern beekeeping techniques to improve honey quality
APP
April 29, 2021
ISLAMABAD: Modern beekeeping techniques should be adopted to enhance the yield and quality of organic honey produced in Pakistan, said President Dr Arif Alvi.
Chairing a meeting on beekeeping and honey production on Wednesday, the president said that the government would encourage and facilitate beekeepers by offering loans under the Prime Minister’s Kamyab Jawan Programme.
“In addition, the leadership will also help impart advanced training in institutes like the National Vocational and Technical Training Commission (NAVTTC) and Technical Education and Vocational Training Authority (TEVTA),” he said.
Pakistan has enormous potential to become one of the largest honey producers as its climate and vegetation are conducive for premium quality production, he said.
Alvi underscored the need for strengthening and improving the beekeeping segment as it possessed the capacity to generate employment and fetch foreign exchange.
He was hopeful that the government’s Ten Billion Tree Tsunami programme would help improve the beekeeping ecosystem in the country and enhance production of quality honey.
The president called on relevant stakeholders to address the issues faced by the beekeeping sector to enable it to enhance honey production and export. He also asked the stakeholders to initiate steps for facilitating and guiding beekeepers by arranging training courses and workshops for them.
All Pakistan Bee Keepers and Honey Dealers Association President Naeem Qasmi briefed the meeting about the challenges faced by the beekeepers and highlighted the activities being undertaken by the association for the promotion of beekeeping in Pakistan.
The meeting was also attended by Pakistan Agricultural Research Council Chairman Dr Muhammad Azeem Khan.
Published in The Express Tribune, April 29th, 2021.
Stresses need for modern beekeeping techniques to improve honey quality
APP
April 29, 2021
ISLAMABAD: Modern beekeeping techniques should be adopted to enhance the yield and quality of organic honey produced in Pakistan, said President Dr Arif Alvi.
Chairing a meeting on beekeeping and honey production on Wednesday, the president said that the government would encourage and facilitate beekeepers by offering loans under the Prime Minister’s Kamyab Jawan Programme.
“In addition, the leadership will also help impart advanced training in institutes like the National Vocational and Technical Training Commission (NAVTTC) and Technical Education and Vocational Training Authority (TEVTA),” he said.
Pakistan has enormous potential to become one of the largest honey producers as its climate and vegetation are conducive for premium quality production, he said.
Alvi underscored the need for strengthening and improving the beekeeping segment as it possessed the capacity to generate employment and fetch foreign exchange.
He was hopeful that the government’s Ten Billion Tree Tsunami programme would help improve the beekeeping ecosystem in the country and enhance production of quality honey.
The president called on relevant stakeholders to address the issues faced by the beekeeping sector to enable it to enhance honey production and export. He also asked the stakeholders to initiate steps for facilitating and guiding beekeepers by arranging training courses and workshops for them.
All Pakistan Bee Keepers and Honey Dealers Association President Naeem Qasmi briefed the meeting about the challenges faced by the beekeepers and highlighted the activities being undertaken by the association for the promotion of beekeeping in Pakistan.
The meeting was also attended by Pakistan Agricultural Research Council Chairman Dr Muhammad Azeem Khan.
Published in The Express Tribune, April 29th, 2021.
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PAKISTAN HONEY PRODUCTION IS GROWING
FEBRUARY 25, 2021
Plan bee: Pakistan honey exports create jobs buzz
Beekeepers work on beehives in the Chakwal area of Pakistan’s populous Punjab province,. (AN photo by Aamir Saeed)
ISLAMABAD: When Ameer Ahmed set up his bee farm as a part-time business with 30 beehives last year, the 22-year-old university student did not expect to turn the trade into a full-time job after making hefty profits.
Today, he has 100 beehives on his farmland in the Chakwal area of Pakistan’s populous Punjab province, and earns between $13,000 and $16,000 annually, mainly by exporting honey to countries in the Middle East, including Saudi Arabia and the UAE.
“This is an easy and profitable business as one can start it without getting any formal skills and education,” Ahmed told Arab News.
He is among a growing legion of unskilled laborers, students and growers in remote areas of the country who are turning to beekeeping as a profitable source of income since it requires minimal capital and skill.
“I am encouraging my friends to get into this business, too,” Ahmed said, adding that he had to hire two workers to look after his growing apiary.
Commercial beekeeping is fast becoming a thriving business in Pakistan’s rural areas, providing new job opportunities for thousands of men and women, and helping the country earn foreign exchange through exports, mainly to Middle Eastern countries, according to researchers and honey traders.
The business is growing in the Chakwal, Jhelum, Attock and Sargodha districts of Punjab province, some parts of Azad Kashmir and Gilgit-Baltistan, and the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, which have areas suitable for the exotic bees.
The South Asian nation currently produces around 7,500 metric tons of honey annually, with more than 8,000 beekeepers rearing exotic species in 1 million beehives, according to the government’s Honeybee Research Institute in Islamabad.
Around $6 million in foreign exchange is earned annually through honey exports to Saudi Arabia, the UAE and Kuwait.
Prime Minister Imran Khan launched the “Billion Tree Honey Initiative” in December last year to increase honey production to 70,000 metric tons in a year.
The government estimates the project will help generate around 43 billion rupees ($268 million) for the national economy and provide about 87,000 green jobs.
Under the program, the government has pledged to increase the plantation of specific trees and flora to improve the quality and production of honey and grant interest-free loans to traders.
Raza Khan, president of the All Pakistan Beekeepers Trade and Exporters Association, said Pakistan was producing “100 percent organic” honey through modern bee farming, and demand was increasing, particularly in Middle Eastern countries such as Saudi Arabia, the UAE and Kuwait.
In the 2018-2019 financial year, Pakistan exported honey worth 966 million rupees ($5.8 million), about 260 million rupees more than the year before, according to the Honeybee Research Institute.
Industry insiders predict the numbers will keep going up as the country’s beekeepers benefit from Pakistan’s push to reforest the land under its “10 Billion Tree Tsunami” project, launched in 2018.
“Our honey is unique in the world for its natural taste, color and texture,” Khan said. “Its demand abroad is growing fast,” he added, urging the government to provide more incentives to boost the business and grant industry status to commercial beekeeping.
FEBRUARY 25, 2021
Plan bee: Pakistan honey exports create jobs buzz
Beekeepers work on beehives in the Chakwal area of Pakistan’s populous Punjab province,. (AN photo by Aamir Saeed)
- Mideast sales offer sweet $6m payoff to growing army of beekeepers
ISLAMABAD: When Ameer Ahmed set up his bee farm as a part-time business with 30 beehives last year, the 22-year-old university student did not expect to turn the trade into a full-time job after making hefty profits.
Today, he has 100 beehives on his farmland in the Chakwal area of Pakistan’s populous Punjab province, and earns between $13,000 and $16,000 annually, mainly by exporting honey to countries in the Middle East, including Saudi Arabia and the UAE.
“This is an easy and profitable business as one can start it without getting any formal skills and education,” Ahmed told Arab News.
He is among a growing legion of unskilled laborers, students and growers in remote areas of the country who are turning to beekeeping as a profitable source of income since it requires minimal capital and skill.
“I am encouraging my friends to get into this business, too,” Ahmed said, adding that he had to hire two workers to look after his growing apiary.
Commercial beekeeping is fast becoming a thriving business in Pakistan’s rural areas, providing new job opportunities for thousands of men and women, and helping the country earn foreign exchange through exports, mainly to Middle Eastern countries, according to researchers and honey traders.
The business is growing in the Chakwal, Jhelum, Attock and Sargodha districts of Punjab province, some parts of Azad Kashmir and Gilgit-Baltistan, and the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, which have areas suitable for the exotic bees.
The South Asian nation currently produces around 7,500 metric tons of honey annually, with more than 8,000 beekeepers rearing exotic species in 1 million beehives, according to the government’s Honeybee Research Institute in Islamabad.
Around $6 million in foreign exchange is earned annually through honey exports to Saudi Arabia, the UAE and Kuwait.
Prime Minister Imran Khan launched the “Billion Tree Honey Initiative” in December last year to increase honey production to 70,000 metric tons in a year.
The government estimates the project will help generate around 43 billion rupees ($268 million) for the national economy and provide about 87,000 green jobs.
Under the program, the government has pledged to increase the plantation of specific trees and flora to improve the quality and production of honey and grant interest-free loans to traders.
Raza Khan, president of the All Pakistan Beekeepers Trade and Exporters Association, said Pakistan was producing “100 percent organic” honey through modern bee farming, and demand was increasing, particularly in Middle Eastern countries such as Saudi Arabia, the UAE and Kuwait.
In the 2018-2019 financial year, Pakistan exported honey worth 966 million rupees ($5.8 million), about 260 million rupees more than the year before, according to the Honeybee Research Institute.
Industry insiders predict the numbers will keep going up as the country’s beekeepers benefit from Pakistan’s push to reforest the land under its “10 Billion Tree Tsunami” project, launched in 2018.
“Our honey is unique in the world for its natural taste, color and texture,” Khan said. “Its demand abroad is growing fast,” he added, urging the government to provide more incentives to boost the business and grant industry status to commercial beekeeping.
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Dwindling bees population under climatic changes affecting agriculture sector in country: Fakhar Imam
APP
20 May 2021
MULTAN: Federal Minister for Food Security & Climate Change, Syed Fakhar Imam, said that reduction in population of bees under climatic changes was affecting agriculture sector in the country.
Speaking at a webinar titled "Bees Pollination under Climate Change Sceneairo" held at Muhammad Nawaz Sharif University of Agriculture (MNSUA), Syed Fakhar Imam informed that Bees' business could be initiated with low investment which results in good profit for farmers because it pays more with little financing.
Farmers get reasonable income from this business if they inject even little investment into it, he observed.
The minister appreciated the varsity for promoting bees business adding that he thanks for holding webinar on this issue.
Addressing on the occasion, MNSUA VC, Dr Asif Ali highlighted the role played by bees for food security.
He stated that the marking the day was aimed at sensitizing farmers to initiate bees business at national and international levels hailing the efforts put in by deptt of Plant Protection to make the webinar a success.
Dr Neil Cobb, USA, Deigo Alameda, Cuba, Dr DP Abrol, India, Dr Khalid Ali Khan, Saudia Arabia and others also spoke on the occasion.
- Farmers get reasonable income from this business if they inject even little investment into it, he observed.
APP
20 May 2021
MULTAN: Federal Minister for Food Security & Climate Change, Syed Fakhar Imam, said that reduction in population of bees under climatic changes was affecting agriculture sector in the country.
Speaking at a webinar titled "Bees Pollination under Climate Change Sceneairo" held at Muhammad Nawaz Sharif University of Agriculture (MNSUA), Syed Fakhar Imam informed that Bees' business could be initiated with low investment which results in good profit for farmers because it pays more with little financing.
Farmers get reasonable income from this business if they inject even little investment into it, he observed.
The minister appreciated the varsity for promoting bees business adding that he thanks for holding webinar on this issue.
Addressing on the occasion, MNSUA VC, Dr Asif Ali highlighted the role played by bees for food security.
He stated that the marking the day was aimed at sensitizing farmers to initiate bees business at national and international levels hailing the efforts put in by deptt of Plant Protection to make the webinar a success.
Dr Neil Cobb, USA, Deigo Alameda, Cuba, Dr DP Abrol, India, Dr Khalid Ali Khan, Saudia Arabia and others also spoke on the occasion.
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‘Pakistan produces 15,750 metric tons of honey’
International honey bee moot held in Multan
Our Correspondent
May 21, 2021
MULTAN: The Institute of Plant Protection, MNS Unversity of Agriculture, Multan held the International Honey Bee Conference on “Bee Pollination Under Climate Change Scenario” via webinar on Thursday.
Federal Minister on National Food Security and Research Syed Fakhar Imam was invited as the chief guest at the event. The minister said, “Pakistan has great potential for beekeeping due to a diverse bee flora and suitable environmental conditions. Honeybees are an essential component of modern agriculture and economy.”
Beekeeping and honey production is becoming a profitable business in Pakistan along with being an eco-friendly practice.
Pakistan has three species of native Apis and one exotic honeybee.
Currently, there are about 10,000 beekeepers in Pakistan managing almost 1.1 million Apis mellifeca colonies. Annual honey production is about 15,750 metric tonnes in the country.
Pakistan ranks 20th in the world for honey production and 34th in honey export.
Beekeeping in Pakistan is mainly focused in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and central and north regions of Punjab but nowadays it is growing rapidly due to the demand for honey and its byproducts locally and internationally.
Plant diversity is directly dependent upon pollination success and vice versa, thus understanding the management of pollinators is very important.
International honey bee moot held in Multan
Our Correspondent
May 21, 2021
MULTAN: The Institute of Plant Protection, MNS Unversity of Agriculture, Multan held the International Honey Bee Conference on “Bee Pollination Under Climate Change Scenario” via webinar on Thursday.
Federal Minister on National Food Security and Research Syed Fakhar Imam was invited as the chief guest at the event. The minister said, “Pakistan has great potential for beekeeping due to a diverse bee flora and suitable environmental conditions. Honeybees are an essential component of modern agriculture and economy.”
Beekeeping and honey production is becoming a profitable business in Pakistan along with being an eco-friendly practice.
Pakistan has three species of native Apis and one exotic honeybee.
Currently, there are about 10,000 beekeepers in Pakistan managing almost 1.1 million Apis mellifeca colonies. Annual honey production is about 15,750 metric tonnes in the country.
Pakistan ranks 20th in the world for honey production and 34th in honey export.
Beekeeping in Pakistan is mainly focused in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and central and north regions of Punjab but nowadays it is growing rapidly due to the demand for honey and its byproducts locally and internationally.
Plant diversity is directly dependent upon pollination success and vice versa, thus understanding the management of pollinators is very important.
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KUST holds international training on Turkish modern bee hives in Pakistan
The Frontier Post
KOHAT: Kohat University of Science and Technology (KUST) organized three days international beekeeping training on “Recent Advances in Apiculture and Domestication of Turkish Modern Bee Hives in Pakistan”. In this training, multiple organization and institutions participated in different context.
Apart from Tika Foundation local young researchers, professional, beekeepers, industrialists, and associations related to honey bee business participated in the training.
This training was organized with collaboration of Tikka Turkish Foundation and Pakistan Agriculture Research Council (PARC), Honeybee Research Institute (HBRI), ORIC KUST, and Department of Zoology from June 8 – 10, 2021.
The Chief Organizer of the training was Dr. Syed Ishtiaq Anjum. He highlighted the potential of honey bee production of the region and overall objective of the training. In the inaugural session, Prof. Dr. Tasleem Hussain (Pro Vice Chancellor) welcomed all the participants and explained the importance of the training. Zia Ullah Bangash (MPA) was the chief guest.
The Chief guest appreciated the efforts of the University and all collaborating teams. He concluded that these efforts will bring economic prosperity in the region.
A number of experts shared their knowledge about honey, honey bee, and beekeeping. The experts were consisting of Professor Dr. Murad Ali Khan, Khild Rafique (Tika PARC), Professor Dr. Halil Yenynar, Kahranan Maras University Turkey, Professor Dr. Ivana Tiak Gajger, University of Zagreb Europe.
In the last day of the training, all the participants were gathered for roundtable discussion to share the proceedings and get maximum benefits of the training. The session was moderated by the honorable Vice Chancellor KUST, Prof. Dr. Sardar Khan, where he was focused on collaboration opportunities among different departments and organizations working on honeybee research, bee fauna and forest, and honey production.
The guest speaker of the roundtable, Mr. Gokhan UMAT (TIKA Head, Islamabad, Pakistan), appreciated the efforts of the University for providing such a high level platform of knowledge sharing. He shows his willingness and commitment for conducting these kinds of activities in the future.
The Vice Chancellor also expressed his views and importance of the training. He suggested for cooperation in multifaceted research projects particular among Pakistan and Turkish Universities in the future.
Finally, the Vice Chancellor thanked to all the participants and awarded certificates and shields among the participants. He also distributed hives among the local beekeepers.
The Frontier Post
KOHAT: Kohat University of Science and Technology (KUST) organized three days international beekeeping training on “Recent Advances in Apiculture and Domestication of Turkish Modern Bee Hives in Pakistan”. In this training, multiple organization and institutions participated in different context.
Apart from Tika Foundation local young researchers, professional, beekeepers, industrialists, and associations related to honey bee business participated in the training.
This training was organized with collaboration of Tikka Turkish Foundation and Pakistan Agriculture Research Council (PARC), Honeybee Research Institute (HBRI), ORIC KUST, and Department of Zoology from June 8 – 10, 2021.
The Chief Organizer of the training was Dr. Syed Ishtiaq Anjum. He highlighted the potential of honey bee production of the region and overall objective of the training. In the inaugural session, Prof. Dr. Tasleem Hussain (Pro Vice Chancellor) welcomed all the participants and explained the importance of the training. Zia Ullah Bangash (MPA) was the chief guest.
The Chief guest appreciated the efforts of the University and all collaborating teams. He concluded that these efforts will bring economic prosperity in the region.
A number of experts shared their knowledge about honey, honey bee, and beekeeping. The experts were consisting of Professor Dr. Murad Ali Khan, Khild Rafique (Tika PARC), Professor Dr. Halil Yenynar, Kahranan Maras University Turkey, Professor Dr. Ivana Tiak Gajger, University of Zagreb Europe.
In the last day of the training, all the participants were gathered for roundtable discussion to share the proceedings and get maximum benefits of the training. The session was moderated by the honorable Vice Chancellor KUST, Prof. Dr. Sardar Khan, where he was focused on collaboration opportunities among different departments and organizations working on honeybee research, bee fauna and forest, and honey production.
The guest speaker of the roundtable, Mr. Gokhan UMAT (TIKA Head, Islamabad, Pakistan), appreciated the efforts of the University for providing such a high level platform of knowledge sharing. He shows his willingness and commitment for conducting these kinds of activities in the future.
The Vice Chancellor also expressed his views and importance of the training. He suggested for cooperation in multifaceted research projects particular among Pakistan and Turkish Universities in the future.
Finally, the Vice Chancellor thanked to all the participants and awarded certificates and shields among the participants. He also distributed hives among the local beekeepers.
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Hi
I am just starting R&D right now. If you have good training resources, kindly share links. Or in/Islamabad, if you know places/people willing to guide new comers, do let me know.
If convenient do keep us updated about your progress.
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No money no honey 
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Its "honey for the money bro" not money for the honeyNo money no honey
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What i said still hold true bro. Even here in this context first you need money to have honeyIts "honey for the money bro" not money for the honey
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Bee keeping is a very lucrative business, if you have access to good land and few days of free time. Money is also plenty, just froma dozen boxes we've earn quite a sum.
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