Abstract

The scope of this note is limited. Its object is only to introduce the reader to the possibilities of bee-keeping in India and will not, therefore, include what a hand-book on the subject may be expected to contain. Bee- keeping has several advantages over other similar occupations, such as poultry-keeping, gardening, fruit-raising, etc., and in fact is very much easier and almost inexpensive; but yet, the subject is so vast that all about bee-keeping cannot be dealt with in a short note such as this. In the western countries bee-keeping is pursued not only as a hobby but also as a money-making business. The introduction of modern bee-keeping in the year 1852 marks the commencement of the new era in this industry. Tons of honey are produced every year for local consumption as well as export. Scientific research and practical work among bees have advanced so much in these days that this new industry is being taken up by increasing numbers of people with profit to themselves. Apiaries with several thousands of hives are very common in Europe and America.

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