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 3. Harvesting and processing beeswax

TRAINING CARDS

1. Pests and predators

2. Biology of the honey bee

3. Choosing a bee hive

4. Beekeeping diary

5. Comb

6. Separating honey

7. Rendering beeswax

8. Hives in Africa

9. Top-bar hive dimensions

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.

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