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Apiary Unit

 The Apiculture Unit provides practical training in scientific beekeeping for students and farmers. It supports teaching, research and extension activities while promoting beekeeping as a sustainable income source.

Activities

  • Organized seed production programmes for major crops such as paddy, maize, pulses, oilseeds, and vegetables.

Objectives
  • Hands-on training in beekeeping
  • Promotion of pollination and crop productivity
  • Skill development for students and farmers

Facilities
  • Bee colonies and standard hives
  • Honey extraction equipment
  • Beekeeping tools and protective gear

Activities
  • Student practical training
  • Farmer training and demonstrations
  • Honey extraction and processing

Benefits
  • Improves crop yield through pollination
  • Generates additional income
  • Eco-friendly farming practice

Apiary Unit Photos