Bees for Development Journal 95
NEW RESOURCES Beekeeping Training Modules
Bees for Development has produced a new set of five Beekeeping Training Modules for use by
trainers in Africa. Each booklet provides one day of training on one topic. The Modules are accompanied by nine Training Cards. These A4 size laminated cards provide pictures and plans illustrating techniques discussed in the five booklets.
TRAINING MODULES
Each one is a 16 page illustrated booklet 1. Value and life of the honey bee 2. Choosing and making a bee hive 3. Harvesting and processing beeswax
4. Harvesting and processing honey 5. Honey bee colony management
TRAINING CARDS
A4 laminated, double sided, over 60 illustrations and plans 1. Pests and predators 6. Separating honey 2. Biology of the honey bee 7. Rendering beeswax 3. Choosing a bee hive 8. Hives in Africa 4. Beekeeping diary 9. Top-bar hive dimensions 5. Comb
BEEKEEPING AND DEVELOPMENT GUIDES
Market access for beekeeping and Information for honey packers. These are 32 page, illustrated booklets, intended for use in Africa.
FRENCH EDITION OF INFORMATION POSTER 1
Dix bonnes raisons qui expliquent comment l’apiculture soutient le développement économique et social. Other languages available are English, Mandarin, Portuguese and Spanish.
Projects and associations in developing countries can apply for a Sponsored Resource Box by completing an application form available on our website, or request a form bypost or email. Projects in other areas can purchase Resource Boxes and the items described above through our website store at www.beesfordevelopment.org ISSN 1477-6588
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