Digital technologies and solutions for beekeeping

2024

This fact sheet presents digital tools supporting beekeeping, focusing on practical, accessible technologies that enhance productivity, decision-making, and knowledge sharing. It targets varied users, from smallholders to advanced practitioners, across diverse local and economic contexts.

Establishing best practices and approaches for climate-adapted and biodiversity-friendly integrated natural resource management Farmer Field Schools in cold winter deserts

2024

Beekeeping opportunity for the smallholders in the cold winter deserts of Uzbekistan

2023

Beekeeping (or apiculture) refers to raising the colonies of honey is hives. Honey, wax, pollen, propolis, bee milk and poisons are the most valuable foods and unique raw materials for human health, medicine and pharmaceutical industry.

Protecting pollinators from pesticides – Urgent need for action

2022

Pollinators are essential for fruit, vegetable, oilseed and forage production, as well as for the production of seed for many root and fibre crops. In addition to being essential to food security and quality, pollinators contribute to the production of medicines, biofuels (e.g. canola and palm oil), fibres (e.g. cotton and linen) and construction materials such as timber.

Responsible use of antimicrobials in beekeeping

2021

These guidelines focus on responsible use of antimicrobials in sustainable apiculture. Following a one-health approach, they aim to protect not only honey bees, but even human health (e.g. reducing the risks of residues in hive products and preventing development of antimicrobial resistance) and the environment.