How Tanzanians could make a fortune from beekeeping

Beekeepers inspect a beehive. Future Development Initiatives (Fu-DI) based in Ikungi District, Singida Region, has trained 108 representatives of beekeeping groups on forest preservation and modern beekeeping methods. Tanzania is currently mulling doubling its honey production to reach an annual turnover of at least 60,000 tonnes. PHOTO | FILE

What you need to know:

  • Beekeeping is largely ignored by many farmers, but there is hope that it will be a big business in the near future as many people venture into it