Business and Entrepreneurship

Explore beekeeping fundamentals: bee types, focusing on Apis mellifera and African honey bee. Learn common hive technologies in this introductory module.

Introduction

My Beekeeping Journey

Introduction to hive technologies

Introduction To Beekeeping 

Discover the hive's six products: honey, beeswax, royal jelly, bee venom, bee bread, and propolis. Understand their production and uses for bees and humans in 

Produce of the Hive

Honey

Royal Jelly

Bee Pollen

Beeswax

Propolis

Bee Venom

Products of The Hive

This module introduces you to the basic beekeeping equipment.  Learn about design, materials, and uses of basic equipment in this module.

Equipment Introduction

Kenyan top bar hive

Longstroth Hive 1

Longstroth Hive 2

Bee Suit

Hive tool

Smoker

Other Equipment

Bee Keeping Equipment

This module teaches you what to consider in the setting up of an apiary.
Discover site selection, hive prep, installation, and colony management essentials.

Establishing an Apiary

External Inspection

Internal Inspection

Establishing An Apiary

This module teaches you how to acquire colonies; it demonstrates two of these methods and explains the remaining three. 

Transferring a Colony

Baiting a Hive 1

Baiting a Hive 2

Supercedure & Swarming

Methods of Acquiring Colonies

This module emphasizes Apiary Management, integrating HACCP for quality hive produce with focus on quality control and suitable materials for optimal production

Extracting Propolis

Making of Beeswax

Honey Harvesting from Hive

Honey Processing 1

Honey Processing (ii)

Honey Processing (iii)

Harvesting, Processing And Packaging

This module is an introduction to a broader perspective to bees and their impact on human survival and food systems.

Services Bees Render

Quiz

Bee Keeping Services

Trailer<div class="iframe-wrapper"><iframe src="https://player.vimeo.com/video/906306479" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="true"></iframe></div>More about the courseHave you ever tasted the golden sweetness of honey and wondered how it could be turned into a lucrative business? Join us on an exciting journey into the lucrative world of honey production and sales. This course will provide you with the knowledge and skills to turn your passion for honey into a thriving business, covering everything from hive management and beekeeping techniques to marketing and distribution strategies. So let us sweeten your success and turn your passion for honey into profit!Key TakeawaysAt the end of this course, you will;<ul><li>Learn practical steps for rearing bees, managing hives and extracting honey.</li><li>Acquire the essential knowledge to kickstart your bee farm successfully.</li><li>Understand the various products that can be made from the Hive.</li><li>Gain insights into the sales and distribution techniques for your products.</li><li>Engage with fellow learners, fostering valuable connections and expanding your network.</li><li>Become a member of the Nigerian Youth Academy Community.</li></ul>Meet the instructor<img src="https://letcheck.b-cdn.net/2748/clt482gbv000wjt8z86bh8br3.png" style="width: 100%; height: auto; cursor: pointer;">Johnson, Emoakpor Kodjo Oluwaseun, is an Entomologist. He finds pleasure in keeping bees and training others in beekeeping. He has about twelve years of beekeeping experience and has traveled to a couple of countries in Asia, Europe and Africa as a beekeeping ambassador. He currently serves in different capacities in private and public institutions focused on environment and beekeeping related issues. He has been engaged with institutions such as the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, Federal Ministry of Environment, Nigeria Export Promotion Council, United Nations Food and Agricultural Organization, United States Agency for International Development MARKETS II project, Youth for Apiculture Initiative, Nigeria Apiculture Platform among others.

Discover the art of Beekeeping & Honey Extraction. Master hive management, bee care, and efficient honey extraction techniques. Learn from industry experts and start your journey to beekeeping success in this comprehensive course.

Basic Beekeeping and Honey Extraction

Nigerian Youth Academy

Course Details

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