I will be sharing my exploits in this neglected area of agric. I was made to understand that Europe and the Middle East offers interesting opportunities for exporters of honey as sweeteners and other honey by-products.

A keen google search on its market value, as reported by Mr. David Musa, Team Leader, USAID Bee Keeping Pollination Project, says Nigeria can generate over 10 billion dollars from local and international trade in honey and other hive products. This 10 billion dollars interests me greatly and so I have refocused to take my share of this amount.

From my personal experience of beekeeping and honey trading, beekeeping isn't a get rich quick business but a sure and steady stream of alternative income. In our local parlance, income from beekeeping will fill a gap afterwards.

Though honey has a thriving local market in Nigeria, honey commands very high demand at the international market. Vietnam is among world’s leading honey exporters in both volume and value. Honey, as an important export item, has penetrated demanding markets like the US, EU and Japan.

Honey is recognized for its healing capabilities and from researches conducted so far, original honey can cure over 201 ailments! Amongst which are Cough, ulcer, measles, catarrh, pimples, pile, boil, whit low etc.

Various literatures abound on this practice, therefore, i will not be teaching theories but only my learning experience.

Enjoy.



Note: The diary will terminate after the honey harvest. Enjoy reading