Ethiopia Could Harvest 500,000 Tons of Honey Annually

Published 2020년 9월 3일

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Ethiopia has the potential to harvest over 500,000 tons of honey annually due to its unique production environments and suitable climate, according to Dr. Workneh Ayalew of the International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology (icipe). However, the country is currently only producing a fraction of this, with annual honey production at 60,000 tons and beeswax production at 10,000 tons. To realize this potential, Ethiopia needs to make necessary inputs available, conserve indigenous plant species, allocate suitable harvesting areas, design proper policies, promote market linkages, and ensure integrated pest management. Bees also play a crucial role in pollination for the flower industry, coffee, and other crops.

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ADDIS ABABA-Ethiopia has the potential to harvest more than 500,000 tons of honey annually, Expert said. Because of its unique production environments and suitable climate, Ethiopia has comparative advantages to produce and supply high-quality honey and beeswax for the global market at competitive price. International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology (icipe) More Young Entrepreneurs in Silk and Honey (MOYESH) Programme Coordinator Dr. Workneh Ayalew told The Ethiopian Herald that the country has a wide potential for honey production. Currently, the country is producing honey below its potential. Despite, the potential to harvest 500,000 tons of honey, it is harvesting not more than 60,000 tons of honey annually. Besides, there is a potential to harvest up to 50,000 tons of beeswax but the country is harvesting below 10,000 tons of beeswax annually. The Climate Resilient Green Economy (CRGE) strategies and the ongoing comprehensive forest rehabilitation efforts could ...

Source: All Africa