Hubballi: Beekeeping is a common occupation within the Malnad region. Now, it is also attracting farmers from the Hyderabad-Karnataka region. Some farmers in Gangavati and Koppal are taking it as an agriculture-allied activity to extend their yield by means of 40%.
Speaking to TOI, Anilkumar Tatineni, an organic farmer in Basapatna village in Gangavati taluk, mentioned that he has been thinking about beekeeping since 11 years. "Now, we have formed Sanjeevini Jenu Krushikara Sangh and have 25 members from all over the district. Apart from the members, 10-15 farmers are associated with us and have taken beekeeping as an allied activity. As our Sangh is the first to be empanelled with the horticulture department, we are not facing any marketing issue as such," he explained.
Recalling the start, Tatineni mentioned that it began once they purchased two containers from one Shantaveerayya in Metikurke. There were preliminary hurdles, however later they began garnering profit. "I have sold over hundreds of boxes and currently own 60 boxes," he mentioned.
Pampapati Madiwal of Hanumanatti village, who is a professional in protective natural honey nests, mentioned that farmers are earning about Rs 5,000 from every field in keeping with 12 months. "Moreover, pollination of honeybees is an organic way to enhance the quantity and quality of crops. It can enhance our yield by 40%. Now, many people are approaching our team members seeking pure honey," he mentioned.
Ningappa Kumbar, president of the Sangh, asserted that beekeeping is an eco-friendly occupation and encourages farmers to sacrifice chemical fertilisers and insecticides. "It does not need much physical strain, but requires sensitivity. Women farmers are much interested in this activity in the district," he observed.
Kumbar, who may be identified as a motivator by means of the horticulture department, noted that one queen honeybee lays 500-1,000 eggs in keeping with day and lives for 2-Three years. "Other bees fly in around 1km of the area and bring nectar. Each box contains eight super frames and eight others to cultivate bees safely," he explained.
He discussed that a workforce of farmers like Anand Raddi of Dambaralli, Devendragouda of Kolur, Mahesh of Karatagi, Veknanagouda Meti of Koppal, Prakash Banagar, Parvatayyaswami of Hosalli is dedicated to lead different farmers within the district. "Moreover, Shantalingeshwar Mahaswami of Gaddimath is creating awareness among the commoners," he informed.
"We are happy that many farmers are coming forward for beekeeping in a district like Koppal. Seeing their zeal, we organized a honey mela recently to take it to more farmers. We are providing subsidy of Rs 1,800 per box to the general category and Rs 3,600 per box to SC/ST farmers. We are also providing subsidy of Rs 50,000 for farmers who wish to increase beekeeping by forming a honey garden," mentioned Krishna Ukkund, deputy director, horticulture department, Koppal.
Speaking to TOI, Anilkumar Tatineni, an organic farmer in Basapatna village in Gangavati taluk, mentioned that he has been thinking about beekeeping since 11 years. "Now, we have formed Sanjeevini Jenu Krushikara Sangh and have 25 members from all over the district. Apart from the members, 10-15 farmers are associated with us and have taken beekeeping as an allied activity. As our Sangh is the first to be empanelled with the horticulture department, we are not facing any marketing issue as such," he explained.
Recalling the start, Tatineni mentioned that it began once they purchased two containers from one Shantaveerayya in Metikurke. There were preliminary hurdles, however later they began garnering profit. "I have sold over hundreds of boxes and currently own 60 boxes," he mentioned.
Pampapati Madiwal of Hanumanatti village, who is a professional in protective natural honey nests, mentioned that farmers are earning about Rs 5,000 from every field in keeping with 12 months. "Moreover, pollination of honeybees is an organic way to enhance the quantity and quality of crops. It can enhance our yield by 40%. Now, many people are approaching our team members seeking pure honey," he mentioned.
Ningappa Kumbar, president of the Sangh, asserted that beekeeping is an eco-friendly occupation and encourages farmers to sacrifice chemical fertilisers and insecticides. "It does not need much physical strain, but requires sensitivity. Women farmers are much interested in this activity in the district," he observed.
Kumbar, who may be identified as a motivator by means of the horticulture department, noted that one queen honeybee lays 500-1,000 eggs in keeping with day and lives for 2-Three years. "Other bees fly in around 1km of the area and bring nectar. Each box contains eight super frames and eight others to cultivate bees safely," he explained.
He discussed that a workforce of farmers like Anand Raddi of Dambaralli, Devendragouda of Kolur, Mahesh of Karatagi, Veknanagouda Meti of Koppal, Prakash Banagar, Parvatayyaswami of Hosalli is dedicated to lead different farmers within the district. "Moreover, Shantalingeshwar Mahaswami of Gaddimath is creating awareness among the commoners," he informed.
"We are happy that many farmers are coming forward for beekeeping in a district like Koppal. Seeing their zeal, we organized a honey mela recently to take it to more farmers. We are providing subsidy of Rs 1,800 per box to the general category and Rs 3,600 per box to SC/ST farmers. We are also providing subsidy of Rs 50,000 for farmers who wish to increase beekeeping by forming a honey garden," mentioned Krishna Ukkund, deputy director, horticulture department, Koppal.
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