Gochang-gun Supports 20 Automatic Honey Extractors for Beekeeping Farms

[Gochang=Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Jaegil] On the 26th, Gochang-gun, Jeonbuk announced that it will support 20 automatic honey extractors through a pilot purchase project led by the Public Procurement Service to assist beekeepers struggling with aging and labor shortages.

To receive 110 million KRW in free support for 20 automatic honey extractors, Gochang-gun and the Beekeeping Association closely cooperated to be selected as the target, and after a pilot use on 20 beekeeping households for product performance verification, verification data will be compiled and reported.

Using the automatic honey extractor can reduce the honey extraction process, which used to take an average of 15 to 20 minutes per hive, to 1 minute, and reduce the labor force required for honey harvesting from 5 to 6 people to 2 people, thus expected to alleviate labor shortages and stabilize management for beekeepers.

In addition, to promote the sustainable development of the beekeeping industry, a total of 515 million KRW is being supported for four projects including various equipment such as beehives, pollen, hornet control devices, and small light sources, as well as supplementary feed for winter preparation, making every effort to foster the foundation of the beekeeping industry.

A county official said, “We plan to continue practical support to build a sustainable beekeeping industry foundation,” and added, “We will do our best so that consumers can purchase honey and pollen produced in the county with trust.”

Gochang=Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Jaegil baekok@asiae.co.kr

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