Research Catalog

Title

Beekeeping and sustainable livelihoods / Nicola Bradbear.

Author

Bradbear, Nicola.

Publication

Rome : Agricultural Support Systems Division, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, c2004.

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Details

Additional Authors

• Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Agricultural Support Systems Division. http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/no96064828
• Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/n80004214

Description

vi, 62 p. : ill.; 21 cm.

Summary

Bees pollinate flowers and plants and, by so doing, provide the seed for the next harvest. Pollination services are an important source of income in the industrial countries, and the practice is gaining merit wherever commercial farming is encouraged. A colony of bees provides food and income for a family. Honey and wax find ready markets in local communities. Honey is the basis for a range of sweeteners, drinks, medicines and foods, and a well-managed hive can provide 30 kg or more annually. Wax is widely used as an industrial feedstock for candle-making, polish and other products.

Series Statement

Diversification booklet ; 1

Subjects

• Bee culture
• Beekeepers
• Honey
• Honeybee

Note

• "TC/M/Y5110E/1/05.04/1200"--P. [4] of cover.

Bibliography (note)

• Includes bibliographical references.

Additional Formats (note)

• Also available in an electronic version.

ISBN

9251050740 (pbk.)

Owning Institutions

Princeton University Library