India: Honey output Increased to 1.25 million metric tonnes in 2021

Published 2021년 11월 12일

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Union Minister Narendra Singh Tomar announced a significant increase in India's honey production, with an expected output of 1.25 lakh metric tonnes for 2020-21, a marked rise from 76,150 metric tonnes in 2013-14. This achievement is credited to the collaborative efforts of beekeepers and the government, alongside a surge in honey exports, which have doubled to nearly 60,000 metric tonnes compared to 2013-14. The initiative aims to enhance the income of small and medium farmers through beekeeping, with a dedicated investment of Rs.500 crore from the Central government as part of the 'Aatmanirbhar Bharat' campaign. The government's goal is to ensure fair prices for honey producers and establish 10,000 new Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs) for honey-producing farmers.

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Narendra Singh Tomar, Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare on Thursday said that the country's honey output will climb to 1.25 lakh metric tonnes in 2020-21, up from 76,150 metric tonnes in 2013-14, due to the combined efforts of beekeepers and the government. "At the same time, with the cooperation of beekeeping stakeholders, honey exports in 2020-21 climbed from 28,000 metric tonnes in 2013-14 to almost 60,000 metric tonnes," Tomar said after virtually inaugurating the Kisan Bhawan and Beekeeper Conference at Nagaland's Central Institute of Horticulture. The Central Institute of Horticulture, Nagaland, was established under the Central Sector Scheme to serve the needs of small and marginal farmers in the Northeastern area who are interested in horticulture. Tomar expressed the belief that state governments will take advantage of all available resources to ensure that beekeepers receive fair prices for their goods, adding, "We should all share the same aim that ...

Source: Krishi Jagran