Bee Keeping

BEEKEEPING INDUSTRY

Bee- keeping in Busokelo District Council, is an economic activity practised by the community, however the council does not have many beekeepers who practise beekeeping as a major economic activity. But recently the Busokelo residents are increasingly engaging in Beekeeping activities in many villages and they have formed beekeeping groups to produce honey and wax products in large amount. All wards in the council have suitable environment for beekeeping activities. The activities are being carried out in water catchment areas and a number of Forest Reserves such as Kyejo Forest Reserve, Mount Livingstone Forest reserve, Ngeleka, Ivolelo community forest, Katebhele community forest and others. The picture below shows some of the potential area, friendly to beekeeping activities.

Forest essential for beekeeping