Unveiling the Plan: Beekeeping's Triple Benefit for Farmers - Elephant Deterrence, Crop Protection, and Honey Production
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Beekeeping Offers Triple Benefit to Farmers: Elephants, Crops, Honey
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News18•22-02-2026, 13:45
Beekeeping Offers Triple Benefit to Farmers: Elephants, Crops, Honey
•Horticulture Department in Korba's Podi-Uprora block initiated beekeeping with 14 farmers, providing special bee hive boxes.
•Beekeeping is expected to double farmer income through increased crop yield (20-40%) and honey production.
•Bees act as natural elephant deterrents; their buzzing keeps wild elephants away from farmlands in elephant-prone areas like Katghora Forest Division.
•Plate-designed trays on hives provide comfortable homes for bees, ensuring continuous pollination and honey production.
•The scheme, currently with 14 farmers, aims to benefit over 500 families in Korba within two years, promoting agri-entrepreneurship and crop protection.
