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Area of Science:

  • Agricultural Economics
  • Entomology
  • Sustainable Development

Background:

  • Beekeeping is vital for poverty reduction and crop pollination in developing nations.
  • Understanding beekeeping management in Nepal is key to unlocking its livelihood potential.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To identify factors influencing beekeeping production efficiency and financial profitability in Nepal.
  • To enhance economic gains for Nepali beekeepers through improved practices.

Main Methods:

  • Survey of 150 beekeepers across 20 districts in Nepal.
  • Quantified profitability for European (Apis mellifera) and Asian (Apis cerana) honeybees.
  • Analyzed variables: hive products, marketing, hive numbers, postharvest practices.

Main Results:

  • Management practices (hive numbers, feeding, harvesting, marketing) significantly impact productivity and profitability.
  • Professional support (subsidies, training) is essential for boosting beekeeping productivity.
  • Specific biological and management factors correlate with higher economic returns.

Conclusions:

  • Optimizing beekeeping management and support systems can enhance economic returns in Nepal.
  • Findings guide policymakers in expanding commercial beekeeping for sustainable livelihoods.
  • This research provides insights for beekeeping development beyond Nepal.