Hive Products and Economics of Beekeeping

Hive Products and Economics of Beekeeping

1 Honey

  1. Types of Honey
  2. Components of Honey
  3. Physical Properties of Honey
  4. Value Addition and Uses of Honey
  5. Extraction of Honey
  6. Storage of Honey
  7. Bottling and Packaging of Honey
  8. Fermentation of Honey
  9. Crystallization or Granulation of Honey
  10. Test of Purity of Honey
  11. Grading and Marketing of Honey under Agmark

2 Propolis

  1. Composition
  2. Uses of Propolis
  3. Collection of Propolis
  4. Extraction of Propolis
  5. Processing of Propolis
  6. Storage of Propolis

3 Pollen

  1. The Structure of a Pollen
  2. Formation of Pollen
  3. Chemical Composition of Bee Pollen
  4. Collection of Pollen by Honeybees
  5. Uses of Pollen
  6. Collection of Bee Bread
  7. Storage of Pollen
  8. Quality Control

4 Bee’s Wax

  1. Bee Wax Composition
  2. Bee Wax Properties
  3. Uses of Wax
  4. Wax Collection and Processing
  5. Methods of Beewax Extraction
  6. Beewax Storage

5 Royal Jelly

  1. Introduction
  2. Properties and Composition
  3. Uses
  4. Royal Jelly Production, Extraction and Processing
  5. Storage

6 Bee Venom

  1. Extraction of Bee Venom
  2. The Composition of Bee Venom
  3. Uses of Venom
  4. Storage

7 Marketing of Bee Products

  1. Domestic Market
  2. International Market
  3. Strategies for Honey Marketing by Indian Beekeepers
  4. Avenues for Honey Sale

8 Economics of Beekeeping

  1. Introduction
  2. Estimates of Economics in Beekeeping
  3. Stationary Beekeeping
  4. Migratory Beekeeping without Diversification
  5. Migratory Beekeeping with Diversification Plan

9 Developmental Programmes

  1. Introduction
  2. Organizations Concerning Beekeeping Development
  3. Organizations Extending Financial Assistance and Subsidies
  4. Details of Organizations and Institutions Involved in Beekeeping