Training for beekeepers on organic and modern beekeeping is taking place in Karakol

 Karakol, July 5 — A training course for beekeepers is being held in the city of Karakol, organized by the TES Centre for Training and Consulting as part of the UNDP project “Trade Facilitation,” implemented with financial support from the Government of Finland. The aim of the event is to strengthen the honey value chain and increase the competitiveness of products in domestic and foreign markets.

Twenty beekeepers from different regions are participating in the training, including six women who are increasingly taking up a profession traditionally considered male. The participants include both beginners who are just starting out in beekeeping and experienced beekeepers who want to switch to organic production and introduce modern technologies.

The training is conducted by Muzaffar Yusupov, a practicing beekeeper and expert in sustainable agriculture. He developed the program based on the real needs of beekeepers and the demands of the modern market, including the growing demand for environmentally friendly honey.

“Today, consumers are increasingly interested in how honey is produced: whether chemicals were used and how sustainable the farming methods are. We help beekeepers adapt to these challenges and find practical, environmentally friendly solutions,” said Muzaffar Yusupov.

 As part of a comprehensive training program, participants learn about key topics:

•    principles of environmentally friendly and organic beekeeping;

•    use of modern types of hives to increase productivity;

•    alternative methods of honey collection and processing that preserve the natural qualities of the product;

•    biotechnology for protecting bees from diseases and parasites;

•    the use of solar energy in apiaries;

•    ways to increase biodiversity, including the creation of honey fields, aeroponic and vertical gardens, and solar-powered electric fences;

•    use of drones to monitor bee colonies and development of environmentally friendly bee feed.

The seminar focuses on the exchange of experience between participants, practical solutions, and discussion of current issues faced by beekeepers in modern conditions.

“It was a revelation to me that even a small apiary can be made sustainable and environmentally friendly. I plan to install solar panels and improve my hives — now I have a clear understanding of where to start,” said Marat Tolonbai uulu, a participant from the village of Bokonbaevo.

The Trade Facilitation Project continues to support the development of beekeeping as an important part of Kyrgyzstan's rural economy, promoting employment, especially among women and rural youth, and bringing environmentally friendly products to market.