Boost mustard yield 20% with beekeeping, double honey profit.

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News18•14-12-2025, 09:51
Boost mustard yield 20% with beekeeping, double honey profit.
- •Beekeeping in mustard fields can increase crop yield by 15-20% and provide additional income from honey.
- •Agricultural scientist Dr. Vivek Kashyap recommends this practice, noting bees protect mustard from pests.
- •Farmers can earn from both mustard and pure honey, potentially doubling their income.
- •Training for beekeeping with oilseed crops is available at agricultural science centers and universities.
- •Starting in December with 50-60 bee boxes can generate an additional annual income of up to 1 lakh rupees.
Why It Matters: Beekeeping with mustard farming boosts crop yield and doubles farmer income.
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