Nepal is known for its ancestral technology of beekeeping: the honey collectors risk their lives to pick wild honey up from rock walls with rudimentary equipment. Apiculture in Nepal began 20 years ago but is still not very developed. Several different species of honey-producing bees are known in Nepal. Only two of them are raised for apiculture : Apis cerana and Apis mellifera. These species have several qualities that are desired by humans and are vital for the pollination of flowers and forests. Bees are also useful for agriculture which is an important activity in Nepal but they have become threatened by deforestation and parasites.
WELCOME TO FEDERATION OF NEPAL BEEKEEPERS
Federation of Nepal Beekeepers is a national Umbrella organization. It was established in 1999 with the name of Nepal Beekeepers Association in Bharatpur, Chitwan in the initiation and common effort if 223 beekeepers from eight different Districts. the Federation has expanded its District branches in five Development Regions identified as potential for commercialization in beekeeping .The aim of the Federation establishment is to organize the scattered grass root level beekeeper and to advocate polices, lobby and enhance capacity for quality entrepreneurship. Besides the federation aims to create self employment opportunities at grass root level for income generation and reducing poverty in the country. Nepal is the most potential country for beekeeping, enriched with diversified flora and fauna where more then 37% of the land is covered with natural forest with herbal/medicinal plants.
Nepalese Wild Honey
In recent years, honey hunters and the tradition of honey hunting in Nepal have become famous all over the world. National Geographic and some other television channels related to wildlife are playing vital roles in this respect. The International Center for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD) is working for the conservation andRead More..
Federation of Nepal Beekeepers is a national Umbrella organization. It was established in 1999 with the name of Nepal Beekeepers Association in Bharatpur, Chitwan in the initiation and common effort if 223 beekeepers from eight different Districts.
Subash Chandra Ghimire
President
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President
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Publications
Diversified use of Nepalese Honey
Enhance flavors naturally. An ideal substitute of white sugar. high nutritious of medicinal food. Quick replenished of energy. An antibiotic laxative and digestive as a medicine. Reduces obesity when taken with lime. Suitable for all age. An ideal beauty aid and gifting item. Easily digestible food.
Contact
Phone: 056-590899
+977 9845154135Bharatpur 12, Gondrang
Near Tikauli Check Post
Chitwan, Nepal
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