Beekeepers target over 400k litres of honey

Local beekeepers are targeting to produce over 400 000 litres of honey by year-end up from about 220 000 reached in the previous year to meet increased demand created by the recent Government control on honey imports. Honey production has been subdued over the past few years due to low hive occupancy as well as the prevalence of pests and diseases. But following the recent restrictions on honey imports, local bee farmers are ramping up production to satisfy the demand. To read further click http://bit.ly/29eg9x5