Beekeeping initiative changes lives in Yarlung Zangbo River Valley, Xizang

In Jepa village, located in the Yarlung Zangbo River Valley, beekeepers start their day by harvesting honeycomb from hives in the cool morning air. About ten years ago, Zhang Liangfu began his beekeeping journey in Lhokha's Nedong district with just 20 hives. This personal initiative has evolved into a broader beekeeping enterprise involving multiple villages in the area. The transformation began around 2020 when a team from Anhui province encouraged local farmers and herders to participate. Initially hesitant, many locals feared bees would damage flowers, but after thorough explanations from the team and officials, interest grew, and the first villagers joined in.