Beekeepers in Sochi have amassed over 10 metric tons of honey during this year's harvesting season
Sochi, the renowned resort city in Russia, is gearing up for a bountiful honey season. According to agricultural production reports and the city's mayor, Andrei Proshunin, Sochi apiaries and the Krasnopolyanskaya experimental station are expected to produce approximately 300 tons of marketable honey this year.
This significant increase in yield is attributed to favourable climatic conditions and enhanced beekeeping practices. The Krasnopolyanskaya station, in particular, contributes a substantial portion of this volume due to its advanced methods and the selection of productive bee colonies.
The Krasnopolyanskaya experimental station, situated in Sochi, is not only a hub for honey production but also plays a crucial role in preserving the gene pool of bees. Each of the city's apiaries houses around 4,000 bee families, with over 200 apiaries in total, most of which belong to personal subsidiary farms.
The station is also conducting research on the wide application of royal jelly and other bee products in human nutrition and health. This season, the Krasnopolyanskaya station aims to produce over 6 tons of marketable honey, which is 2.5 tons more than last year.
The mountain Caucasian breed is the focus of the bee selection process at the Krasnopolyanskaya experimental station, ensuring the production of high-quality honey. Sochi's apiaries have already produced over 10 tons of marketable honey this year, a significant achievement.
However, the beekeeping industry in Russia as a whole is facing challenges. Analysts report that up to 80% of bees died over winter in Kuban, which may lead to price increases. Despite this, Sochi's honey production is on the rise, making it a noteworthy success in the Russian beekeeping scene.
The press service of the Sochi administration has shared this news, highlighting the city's commitment to sustainable agriculture and local produce. The Krasnopolyanskaya experimental station's research and practices are a testament to this commitment, contributing to Sochi's growing reputation as a hub for quality honey production.
The Krasnopolyanskaya experimental station in Sochi, not only boosts the city's honey production but also focuses on preserving the gene pool of bees and investigating the wide application of bee products in human nutrition and health. This year, various Sochi apiaries have already yielded over 10 tons of marketable food-and-drink, making a positive impact on the city's lifestyle, while the Krasnopolyanskaya station aims to increase its own production to 6 tons, foreshadowing a promising home-and-garden season.
