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(EFE) .- Cuba applies a program to obtain highly productive bees resistant to pests and diseases in order to increase yields up to 60 kilograms in honey production for each hive, a reported Wednesday the Bee Research Center. (CIAPI) Island
The initiative aims to create more docile bees and prevent queens from leaving hives to form new colonies, explained CIAPI Director Adolfo Pérez.
The initiative seeks to create more docile bees and to prevent queens from leaving the hives to form new colonies
The breeding and breeding program certifies the breeding stock and distributes this genetic material for breeding and replacement, with the aim of obtaining well-populated hives and high productivity, said the researcher quoted by the Cuban news agency.
The scientist indicated that in the Cuban provinces of Granma, Camagüey, Ciego de Ávila, Cienfuegos, Matanzas, Mayabeque, Artemisa and Pinar del Río, positive results have been obtained and that producers have certified bees, with performance above the national average, which is between 40 and 45 kilograms of honey approximately.
In 2017, more than 155,000 queens were raised in order to ensure at least one annual change in the leader of each hive, thereby achieving greater uniformity in the development of apiaries, and reducing mortality. these insects.
About 180,000 beehives and 2,800 beekeepers produce about 8,000 tonnes of honey a year in Cuba.
In 2016, the seventh best-ever figure in the history of beekeeping on the island was reached with 9,120 tons, while in 2017 the forecast of 7,500 tons was established , according to data from the Apicuba Cuban Beekeeping Company (Apicuba).
90% of Cuban honey is exported to Europe, mainly to Germany, the Netherlands, Spain and Switzerland and only 5% to the local market
90 % of Cuban honey is exported to Europe, mainly to Germany, Holland, Spain and Switzerland and only 5% go to the local market.
In addition to honey, on the island nutritional supplements known commercially as Propomiel (honey with propolis), Panmaniel (honey with pollen), Apiasmin (honey with pollen and propolis) and Propoforte (honey with jelly Royal, pollen and propolis) recommended to complete the treatment of anemia, prostate disorders and other diseases.
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