Honey Bee Farming
This business involves the commercial breeding of honey bees to produce honey, bee wax, and other by-products like royal jelly and propolis. The unit utilizes bee hives and specialized equipment for pollination services and the systematic harvesting of natural hive products.
Project cost & finance
Cost of Project
figures in ₹ Lakhs
| Plant & Machinery | 5.31 |
| Furniture & Fixtures | 0.15 |
| Other Misc. Assets | 0.15 |
| Working Capital | 1.02 |
| Total | 6.63 |
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Means of Finance
figures in ₹ Lakhs
| Own Contribution | 0.66 |
| Term Loan | 5.05 |
| Working Capital Loan | 0.92 |
| Total | 6.63 |
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Raw materials & machinery
Machinery & equipment4
- BeehivesBuy on Amazon ↗
- Bee boxesBuy on Amazon ↗
- Honey extractorBuy on Amazon ↗
- SS KnivesBuy on Amazon ↗
Raw materials2
- Bee wax sheetBuy on Amazon ↗
- Bee feedBuy on Amazon ↗
Manufacturing process
- Identify a dry site with access to local bee flora and a water source.
- Install bee hives at a density appropriate for the selected species.
- Introduce honey bee colonies during the flowering season.
- Monitor hive health, manage pests, and perform routine maintenance.
- Place hives near agricultural fields to facilitate pollination services.
- Harvest honey, wax, and other products when combs are ripe and sealed.
- Use a honey extractor to separate honey from the super combs.
From the project report
