Gurye-gun Implements Practical Education to Address Disappearing Honeybees

Focus on Prevention Measures for Apiculture Viruses and Mite Damage

Gurye-gun Agricultural Technology Center Beekeeping Farmer Training (Photo by Gurye-gun)

[Gurye=Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters, Reporter Yuk Miseok] Recently, as the number of honeybees has sharply declined nationwide, causing damage to beekeeping farms overall, the Agricultural Technology Center of Gurye-gun, Jeollanam-do, announced on the 29th that it conducted on-site training on practical preventive measures for about 30 beekeepers.

The main content of the training focused on prevention and response, as the causes of winter mortality and beehive collapse damage are presumed to be viruses and mites.

Additionally, lectures were given on methods to prevent the black hornet, the use of mixed pollen, and the utilization of nectar plants, covering disease prevention and beekeeping techniques. The training was conducted focusing on issues that beekeepers were particularly curious about, receiving positive responses from participating farmers.

The Gurye-gun Agricultural Technology Center plans to conduct about two more on-site consultations in addition to this training. Interested farmers can contact the Horticultural Crop Team at the Gurye-gun Agricultural Technology Center.

An official from the county stated, “The government and local governments should actively seek ways to support farms affected by honeybee losses to stabilize the beekeeping industry.”

Gurye=Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters, Reporter Yuk Miseok kun5783@asiae.co.kr

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